diff --git a/docs/sources/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-queries.md b/docs/sources/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-queries.md index d317db58fc7..770a726468d 100644 --- a/docs/sources/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-queries.md +++ b/docs/sources/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-queries.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ weight = 400 This page provides information to solve common dashboard problems. -### I get different results when I rearrange my functions +## I get different results when I rearrange my functions Function order is very important. Just like in math, the order that you place your functions can affect the result. @@ -22,3 +22,10 @@ like a bug or visualization issue in Grafana, it is almost always a problem with the data source response. Start by inspecting your panel query and response. For more information, refer to [Inspect a panel]({{< relref "../panels/inspect-panel.md" >}}). + +## My query is slow + +How many data points is your query returning? A query that returns lots of data points will be slow. Try this: +- In **Query options**, limit the **Max data points** returned. +- In **Query options**, increase the **Min interval** time. +- In your query, use a `group by` function.