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Metric downsampling with VictoriaMetrics in the free version

A practical way to approximate metric tiering without Enterprise by using ingestion layers and retention layers.

VictoriaMetrics Enterprise provides native downsampling in cluster. On the free tier, you can approximate it with separate clusters, fan-out, and `-dedup.minScrapeInterval`.

Created: April 10, 2026

Published: April 10, 2026

Estimated time32 min
LevelAdvanced
Before you startHave a metrics flow already working with vmagent or Prometheus.
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