InfluxDB is a key platform for network monitoring, addressing critical aspects such as data collection, storage, and analysis. The platform's capabilities include easy data collection with its open-source agent Telegraf, which has hundreds of plugins to collect data from various sources, and scalable data storage through InfluxDB Cloud. Additionally, InfluxDB provides tools for efficient data analysis, including a visual query builder that enables non-technical users to build dashboards and gain insights. The platform's support for SQL also extends its usability and flexibility, allowing seasoned SQL users to leverage their expertise in querying data. Many companies, such as Cisco and Red Hat, already use InfluxDB to power network monitoring solutions.