> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mariadb.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mariadb.com/docs/gridgain/gridgain-9/gridgain9-get-started/how-to-guides.md).

# How-To Guides

Task-focused guides for GridGain 9: Java client logging, cluster lifecycle with the REST API, and monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana.

Each guide solves one task from start to finish.

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[How to Configure Logging for the Java Thin Client](/docs/gridgain/gridgain-9/gridgain9-get-started/how-to-guides/configuring-java-client-logging.md)
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Configure logging for the GridGain 9 Java thin client using java.util.logging, Logback, or Log4j2.
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[How to Manage Cluster Lifecycle With the REST API](/docs/gridgain/gridgain-9/gridgain9-get-started/how-to-guides/manage-cluster-lifecycle-rest-api.md)
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Monitor node startup, initialize a cluster, and verify health using REST endpoints on GridGain 9.
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[How to Monitor GridGain 9 With Prometheus and Grafana](/docs/gridgain/gridgain-9/gridgain9-get-started/how-to-guides/prometheus-grafana-step-by-step.md)
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Export GridGain 9 metrics over OTLP to Prometheus, then connect Grafana to visualize cluster performance with a prebuilt dashboard.
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