Cribl Skills Sessions: OpenTelemetry and Cribl

In this OpenTelemetry + Cribl Workshop, you'll learn how OpenTelemetry works in practice — from OTLP signals (logs, metrics, traces) and batching behavior in SDKs and the Collector, to how that data lands in Cribl via the OTel Source.

We'll explore common configuration gotchas, signal-type routing, data enhancement and redaction, conversion patterns, and practical debugging tips so you can confidently control and route OpenTelemetry data in Cribl without surprises.

Key things you'll learn:

• OTLP Signal Flow: How OpenTelemetry signals (logs, metrics, traces) move through SDKs and the Collector, and how they land in Cribl via the OTel Source.
• Configuration & Routing: How to navigate common Source and Destination gotchas, route by signal type, and apply extraction and batching options to control your telemetry pipeline.
• Data Control & Debugging: How to enhance, redact, and convert OTel data in Cribl, plus practical debugging tips to troubleshoot and optimize your pipelines with confidence.