Get started with the Collector for Linux
Introduction to the Splunk Distribution of the OpenTelemetry Collector for Linux.
To install and configure the Splunk Distribution of the OpenTelemetry Collector for Linux, follow these docs:
Install the Collector for Linux
To install the Splunk Distribution of the OpenTelemetry Collector for Linux you have the following options:
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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.
Configure the Collector for Linux
See the default settings and configuration options at:
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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.
Upgrade, uninstall and troubleshoot
To upgrade or uninstall the Collector see:
If you have any installation or configuration issues refer to Troubleshoot the Collector.
Tutorials
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.