Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana from Pluralsight

Learn how to achieve observability in distributed systems using OpenTelemetry and Grafana. Collect, analyze, and visualize telemetry data to diagnose issues and improve system performance.

Observability is the practice of collecting, analyzing, and visualizing metrics, logs, and traces to gain insights into the health and performance of distributed systems. In this course, Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana, you'll learn how to achieve observability in distributed systems using OpenTelemetry and Grafana. First, you'll discover the fundamentals of observability to better understand the scenario you'll be working out. Next, you'll delve into the set of tools you’ll be using and explore their role in your observability stack. After that, you'll learn how to setup and deploy them locally or in the cloud. Finally, you'll discover what other production deployment options are available and highlight some extra configuration settings. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have a good grasp of what needs to be done to have a good observability environment setup and how you can apply these learnings in your current projects.

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Course Overview

Overview of Observability

Observability Project Architecture

Monitoring and Alerting

Logging and Tracing

OpenTelemetry in Finer Detail

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores observability, a key aspect of effectively managing and troubleshooting modern distributed systems

Taught by Glenn Versweyveld, an experienced practitioner in the field of observability

Utilizes OpenTelemetry and Grafana, industry-standard tools for observability

Covers various aspects of observability, including metrics, logs, and traces, providing a comprehensive understanding

Suitable for individuals involved in developing, deploying, and operating distributed systems, as it enhances their ability to monitor and maintain system health

Presents a practical approach to observability, focusing on implementation rather than just theory

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana with these activities:

Review OpenTelemetry and Grafana Documentation

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Deepen your understanding of the fundamentals of OpenTelemetry and Grafana by exploring their official documentation.

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Visit the OpenTelemetry website and review the documentation
Visit the Grafana website and review the documentation
Read articles and tutorials on OpenTelemetry and Grafana

Configure and Test OpenTelemetry in a Sample Application

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Reinforce your understanding of OpenTelemetry by implementing it in a practical scenario, gaining hands-on experience in data collection and analysis.

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Create a sample application and install the OpenTelemetry SDK
Configure the OpenTelemetry SDK to collect metrics, logs, and traces
Deploy the application and test the OpenTelemetry instrumentation

Answer questions in the course forum

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By helping others the student can further refine their understanding of the concepts of observability.

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Monitor the course forum
Answer questions or provide support to other learners

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Build an Observability Dashboard with Grafana

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Solidify your skills by building an end-to-end observability dashboard. Engage in the real-world application of Grafana to monitor and analyze system data.

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Gather data from your application or infrastructure
Install and configure Grafana
Create a data source and build dashboards

Trace analysis exercises

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By analyzing traces, the student can refine their understanding of observability.

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Find practice exercises on analyzing traces
Complete the exercises

Write a Blog Post on Observability Best Practices

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Enhance your understanding by teaching others. This activity encourages you to synthesize and articulate your knowledge of observability best practices through writing.

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Research observability best practices
Write an outline for your blog post
Write and edit your blog post

Career center

Learners who complete Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Software Architect

Software Architects design, develop, and maintain the overall architecture of software systems. They work to ensure that systems are efficient, scalable, and reliable. A course like Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana can be a valuable asset for Software Architects, as it can help them to develop and implement observability solutions that can help to improve the performance and reliability of their systems.

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Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) are responsible for the reliability, performance, and efficiency of software systems. They work to ensure that systems are up and running, and that they are able to handle unexpected events and failures. A course like Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana can be a valuable asset for SREs, as it can help them to develop and implement observability solutions that can help to improve the reliability and performance of their systems.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers are responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. They work to ensure that software systems are deployed and managed efficiently, and that they meet the needs of users. A course like Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana can be a valuable asset for DevOps Engineers, as it can help them to develop and implement observability solutions that can help to improve the performance and reliability of their systems.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers are responsible for the design, deployment, and management of cloud-based systems. They work to ensure that systems are scalable, reliable, and cost-effective. A course like Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana can be a valuable asset for Cloud Engineers, as it can help them to develop and implement observability solutions that can help to improve the performance and reliability of their systems.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers are responsible for the design, development, and management of data pipelines. They work to ensure that data is collected, stored, and processed efficiently and effectively. A course like Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana can be a valuable asset for Data Engineers, as it can help them to develop and implement observability solutions that can help to improve the performance and reliability of their data pipelines.

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Software Developer

Software Developers are responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of software systems. They work to ensure that systems are efficient, scalable, and reliable. A course like Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana can be a valuable asset for Software Developers, as it can help them to develop and implement observability solutions that can help to improve the performance and reliability of their systems.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators are responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of computer systems. They work to ensure that systems are up and running, and that they are secure and reliable. A course like Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana can be a valuable asset for Systems Administrators, as it can help them to develop and implement observability solutions that can help to improve the performance and reliability of their systems.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers are responsible for the design, deployment, and management of computer networks. They work to ensure that networks are reliable, scalable, and secure. A course like Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana can be a valuable asset for Network Engineers, as it can help them to develop and implement observability solutions that can help to improve the performance and reliability of their networks.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators are responsible for the design, deployment, and management of database systems. They work to ensure that databases are reliable, scalable, and secure. A course like Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana can be a valuable asset for Database Administrators, as it can help them to develop and implement observability solutions that can help to improve the performance and reliability of their databases.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers are responsible for the design, deployment, and management of security systems. They work to ensure that systems are secure and protected from unauthorized access and attacks. A course like Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana can be a valuable asset for Security Engineers, as it can help them to develop and implement observability solutions that can help to improve the security of their systems.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts work with businesses to identify and define their needs, and to develop solutions that meet those needs. They work to ensure that solutions are feasible, cost-effective, and meet the needs of users. A course like Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana can be a valuable asset for Business Analysts, as it can help them to develop and implement observability solutions that can help to improve the performance and reliability of their solutions.

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Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for the planning, execution, and completion of projects. They work to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. A course like Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana can be a valuable asset for Project Managers, as it can help them to develop and implement observability solutions that can help to improve the performance and reliability of their projects.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the development and management of products. They work to ensure that products meet the needs of users, and that they are profitable. A course like Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana can be a valuable asset for Product Managers, as it can help them to develop and implement observability solutions that can help to improve the performance and reliability of their products.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers are responsible for creating documentation for software and other technical products. They work to ensure that documentation is clear, concise, and accurate. A course like Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana can be a valuable asset for Technical Writers, as it can help them to develop and implement observability solutions that can help to improve the quality of their documentation.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists are responsible for the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. They work to identify patterns and trends in data, and to develop models that can predict future outcomes. A course like Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana may be useful for Data Scientists, as it can help them to develop and implement observability solutions that can help to improve the quality of their data and models.

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