Module 07 - The Collector

Module 07: The Collector

The OpenTelemetry Collector is the central component of any production observability pipeline. It decouples your applications from your backend, allowing for centralized processing, filtering, and routing of telemetry data.

In this module, we will cover:

1. The Collector: Architecture & Deployment
   • Understanding Receivers, Processors, and Exporters.
   • Configuring the Collector for production.
   • Deployment patterns: Agent vs. Gateway.
   • Sampling strategies.
2. Module Review
   • Key takeaways and flashcards.