EP 32: Observability with OpenTelemetry and Dash0 | Michele Mancioppi
simplyblockOctober 04, 202400:30:11

EP 32: Observability with OpenTelemetry and Dash0 | Michele Mancioppi

In this episode of Cloud Commute, Michele Mancioppi, Head of Product at Dash0, discusses how Dash0 enhances Kubernetes-native observability using OpenTelemetry. He and Chris Engelbert explore the importance of context in telemetry data and how standardization simplifies observability. Mancioppi also touches on balancing product management with technical expertise.

Cloud Commute is your weekly 25-30 minutes podcast, talking about all things cloud, technology, storage, security, Kubernetes, and more. Joined by veteran guests from the industry, host Chris Engelbert explores new tools, ecosystem developments and upcoming releases. If you’re a tech enthusiast, working in DevOps, SecOps, DevSecOps, or engineering, this is the podcast for you. Make your commute worthwhile and join us on the journey of technology.

πŸ“” Chapters:
00:00 - Episode Preview
01:17 - Michele Mancioppi introduces himself
05:03 - What is Dash0?
10:16 - Telemetry without context is just data
12:13 - OpenTelemetry as the standard for observability
21:41 - How to get started with Dash0?
23:20 - What Michele sees as the next big thing
29:00 - Michele's final thoughts
29:22 - Conclusion

πŸ“‹ Shownotes:
Guest links & episode links:
β–Ί Michele's Linkedin: /michelemancioppi
β–Ί Michele's X/Twitter:@mmancioppi/mmanciop
β–Ί Michele's Github: /mmanciop
β–Ί Dash0 website: https://www.dash0.com/
β–Ί OpenTelemetry: https://opentelemetry.io/

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