Get started with the Collector for Linux 🔗
To install and configure the Splunk Distribution of the OpenTelemetry Collector for Linux, follow these docs:
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You can also deploy the Collector using the Technical Add-on, which provides out-of-the box Collector content and configuration. Learn more at Splunk Add-On for the OpenTelemetry Collector.
See the default settings and configuration options at:
By default, you’ll obtain these metrics
The Splunk Distribution of the OpenTelemetry Collector has the following configuration options than can be used by several Collector components.
To upgrade or uninstall, see:
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If you have any installation or configuration issues, refer to Troubleshoot the Collector.
For a walkthrough of common tasks related to the OpenTelemetry Collector for Linux see: Tutorial: Configure the Splunk Distribution of OpenTelemetry Collector on a Linux host.