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From Zero to Hero: OpenTelemetry in .NET
Learn how to instrument your .NET Applications with OpenTelemetry.
4h 22m
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Observability
"My microservices are a black box, and I'm drowning in logs!"
Sound familiar?
I hear this from developers every day.
Your job has gotten WAY more complex. You've gone from simple apps on IIS to juggling distributed systems that span multiple services, clouds, and containers.
And yet your boss expects you to deliver more features, faster, with fewer bugs. Good luck doing that when you can't even trace a request from start to finish!
That's why you need Observability. Or, let's be specific, you need OpenTelemetry.
What you'll learn
- Master observability fundamentals and OpenTelemetry basics
- Implement automatic and manual instrumentation in .NET
- Configure traces, metrics, and logs with practical examples
- Set up and use the OpenTelemetry Collector effectively
- Learn advanced techniques like context propagation and sampling
- Export telemetry to Jaeger, Prometheus, Loki, and OTLP
Here's the deal with OpenTelemetry
Imagine if you could:
- See exactly how a request travels through your entire system
- Pinpoint that slow database query killing performance
- Measure the impact of your code changes in real-time
- Get alerts before your users notice problems
- Actually sleep at night knowing your systems are visible
This isn't fantasy. This is what OpenTelemetry delivers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the target audience for this course?
This course is designed for .NET developers who want to implement proper observability in their applications. It's perfect for developers and DevOps engineers working with distributed systems or microservices. It's specifically designed for those who are just starting with OpenTelemetry
Do I need prior observability experience?
No prior observability experience is needed. We'll start with the basics and progressively move to advanced topics. Basic .NET knowledge is required though.
What observability tools will we use?
We'll use OpenTelemetry with popular backends like Jaeger for traces, Prometheus for metrics, and Loki for logs. However, the principles you learn will work with any observability backend.
Will this work with my existing applications?
Yes! You'll learn both how to add OpenTelemetry to existing applications and how to design new applications with observability in mind. We cover both automatic and manual instrumentation.
Does this cover cloud-native applications?
Absolutely! We'll cover observability in cloud environments, including containerized applications and Kubernetes deployments. You'll learn best practices for cloud-native observability.
What if my team uses different observability tools?
OpenTelemetry is vendor-neutral and supports multiple backends. The concepts you learn will apply regardless of your chosen observability backend, and you can easily export data to different systems.
What if I get stuck or have questions?
The course includes detailed explanations. Plus, you get access to our community, where you can ask questions and share experiences with other students. In any case, you can always reach out to me.