Server Monitoring OpenTelemetry Prometheus and Grafana on Windows

This is a brief overview tutorial of how I setup monitoring in .NET applications using the powerful trio of OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana. As the demand for robust monitoring solutions continues to grow, understanding how to effectively monitor your .NET applications becomes paramount.
OpenTelemetry offers a standardized approach to collecting telemetry data from your applications, making it easier to observe and understand their behavior. With Prometheus, you gain a scalable and flexible solution for storing time-series data, while Grafana provides the visualization and insights needed to interpret this data effectively.
Throughout this video, we'll explore the step-by-step process of setting up monitoring for your .NET applications using OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana. From installation and configuration to creating dashboards that provide actionable insights, you'll learn everything you need to know to monitor your .NET applications like a pro.
Key Topics Covered:
Introduction to OpenTelemetry and its role in monitoring .NET applications.
Setting up Prometheus to store and query telemetry data efficiently.
Integrating Grafana to create visually stunning dashboards for monitoring.
Configuring instrumentation for .NET applications to collect telemetry data.
Exploring best practices for monitoring and troubleshooting .NET applications effectively.
Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your monitoring skills or a newcomer eager to explore the world of observability, this video provides valuable insights and practical guidance to help you monitor your .NET applications with confidence.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your monitoring capabilities and ensure the performance and reliability of your .NET applications. Watch now and unlock the full potential of OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana for monitoring your .NET ecosystem.
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[@tayebhimel4493]

Really thansks for the video. I hope your channel grows faster than anyone elase.

[@developingwoot]

Thanks so much I really appreciate it

[@arsbkhan]

Thank you so much.This exactly what i was looking for. Could you this same setup on Azure Kubernetes. I've been struggling with all the different configurations specially when using Helm charts to deploy opentelemetry and Prometheus on the cluster

[@developingwoot]

I have a video where I do this with docker and that would probably be a better option but I'll see what I can do. No promises 😉

[@KnowledgePlayTV]

@@developingwoot yes please if can spear some time for azure deployment.

[@KnowledgePlayTV]

arsbkhan please let me know if you find some thing as i also struggling for the same. may be we can help each other on this.

[@shashiranjan2911]

Can we monitor windows services through otel. If yes then what will be the config

[@developingwoot]

That's a good question. I'm not sure let me do some digging

[@KnowledgePlayTV]

Thank you. What if i don't use otlcollector. I just simple add promethuese exporter. will this work as well?

[@developingwoot]

Yes you can do that but you want to research what would work best for your implementation. For example I feel OpenTelemetry is a better option if your using microservices because with the additional libraries you can include tracing.

[@KnowledgePlayTV]

@@developingwoot thank you

[@arsbkhan]

@@developingwoot I agree. Otel and it's knowledge will help specially with microsevices