# How to monitor resource usage in a CubeCOS cluster

> Learn how to monitor resource usage across your CubeCOS cluster, including compute hosts, virtual instances, and storage components.

Learn how to monitor each type of resource, including hosts, instances, and storage components.

## Resource monitoring overview {#resource-monitoring-overview}

The `Chart` panel displays real-time visual metrics for both cluster-wide and instance-level statuses.

1. Log into the CubeCOS dashboard using the VIP

   ![/assets/iaas/dashboard.png](/assets/iaas/dashboard.png)

2. Switch to the `Chart` panel

   ![/assets/iaas/dashboard.png](/assets/iaas/chart.png)