In this episode, Henrik Rexed @HenrikRexed will discuss OpenTelemetry and Nginx and how they can improve observability in web server environments. This episode is specifically for you if you're responsible for managing ingress and web servers. We will also revisit the OpenTelemetry series, focusing on Kubernetes, and explore the process of instrumenting Nginx for comprehensive observability.
๐ What You'll Learn:
- Introduction to Web Server Modules and C++ Instrumentation: Understand the foundational elements necessary for effective instrumentation.
- Enabling OpenTelemetry Instrumentation for Nginx: Step-by-step guide on installing, configuring, and optimizing the nginx-plus-module-otel (compatible from Nginx version 1.25.3).
- Tracing Support for Nginx Servers: Explore how tracing enhances visibility into server performance, especially when integrated with various Nginx modules.
- OpenTelemetry Operator Features: Discover how the OpenTelemetry Operator simplifies instrumentation across deployments, automating essential tasks for seamless observability.
๐ By the end of this video, you'll have the skills to:
- Install and configure the nginx-plus-module-otel for Nginx servers.
- Effectively utilize crucial parameters such as batch size, count, and exporter configurations for optimized tracing.
- Enable tracing in Nginx-based ingress controllers using annotations and configurations.
- Leverage the OpenTelemetry Operator to streamline instrumentation across your infrastructure.
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๐ Chapters ๐
00:00 Welcome
03:01 Introduction to Web Server
06:36 Tracing support provided by Ingres
08:22 OpenTelemetry Operator features
11:46 Conclusion
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๐ Additional Links
Nginx Otel module
Nginx documentation
Nginx Ingress
OpenTelemetry Operator
Webserver module parameters
GitHub tutorial
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