OpenTelemetry provide a standardized way to collect, process, and visualize distributed tracing data, enabling you to understand the performance and dependencies of complex applications.

To set up an OpenTelemetry Traces destination:

  1. Create an OpenTelemetry Traces destination in Axiom. For more information, see Manage destinations.
  2. In URL, enter the path to the OpenTelemetry destination where you want to route data.
  3. In Format, specify the format in which Axiom sends data to the destination.
  4. Optional: In Headers, specify any headers you want Axiom to send to the destination.