## Streamlined configuration of Kubernetes Monitoring
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Configure with [Grafana Kubernetes Monitoring Helm chart](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana-cloud/monitor-infrastructure/kubernetes-monitoring/configuration/config-k8s-agent-flow) using a streamlined process. With this method, you can set on/off switches to gather metrics, logs, events, traces, and cost metrics. (Release 1.2.0)
Collect traces when you configure Kubernetes Monitoring, and then use Tempo to create search queries. Refer to [Navigate to traces](/docs/grafana-cloud/monitor-infrastructure/kubernetes-monitoring/navigate-k8s-monitoring/#navigate-to-traces) for more information. (Release 1.3.0)
## Kafka integration in Kubernetes Monitoring
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The Kafka integration is available for use in Kubernetes Monitoring. (Release 1.3.6)