Network Observability for Beginners: ThousandEyes, OTel, Splunk Integration | Snack Minute Ep. 142

Learn how to set up network observability with Cisco ThousandEyes, OpenTelemetry (OTel), and Splunk. This beginner-friendly Cisco Snack Minute episode delivers a step-by-step guide to streamline network monitoring and troubleshooting. Technical Account Manager Alejandro Leon shares expert insights and practical tips for maximizing network performance in episode 142.
What You'll Learn
0:00 Introduction
1:01 Understanding Visibility vs. Observability
1:43 ThousandEyes & OTel Integration
2:44 Configuring ThousandEyes for OpenTelemetry
4:21 Streaming Data to Splunk
Discover How To
Easily set up ThousandEyes tests and streams.
Use the OTel protocol to enhance data sharing.
Configure ThousandEyes API calls for Splunk integration without a DevOps background.
Visualize network metrics and performance in new, insightful ways.
Enhance Your Skills With These Resources
Free Cisco U. account: cs.co/ciscou142
Configuring ThousandEyes for OpenTelemetry: cs.co/teotel142
ThousandEyes for OpenTelemetry Metrics: cs.co/otelmetrics
Splunk, Ingesting Data Points: cs.co/sendingdatapoints
Get started with the Splunk Distribution of the OpenTelemetry Collector: cs.co/splunkotel
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