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Generic OpenTelemetry ​

Send data to any OpenTelemetry-compatible backend using the OTLP protocol.

Prerequisites ​

  • OTLP-compatible endpoint
  • Authentication credentials (if required)

Setup Instructions ​

Step 1: Identify OTLP Endpoint ​

  1. Get your OTLP endpoint URL
  2. Note authentication requirements
  3. Determine protocol (gRPC or HTTP)

Step 2: Configure Destination in Datable ​

  1. Navigate to Destinations in Datable
  2. Select Generic OTEL
  3. Provide configuration:
    • Destination Name: A descriptive name
    • Endpoint: OTLP endpoint URL
    • Protocol: gRPC or HTTP
    • Headers: Authentication headers if required
  4. Click Save

Configuration Options ​

  • Compression: gzip or none
  • Timeout: Request timeout
  • Retry Policy: Configure retries
  • TLS Settings: Certificate configuration

Troubleshooting ​

Connection Errors ​

  • Verify endpoint URL and protocol
  • Check authentication headers
  • Review TLS requirements

Data Not Received ​

  • Confirm endpoint compatibility
  • Check data format
  • Review compression settings

Support ​

For additional support with the Generic OpenTelemetry integration, please contact the Datable support team.