Deploying Kubernetes observability and security with OpenTelemetry and Elastic

Modern observability and security on Kubernetes can be significantly enhanced using Elastic and OpenTelemetry, which enable comprehensive monitoring and protection of applications and services deployed on Kubernetes clusters. The article emphasizes the challenges posed by data silos and the need for a unified data platform that integrates application observability, infrastructure observability, and security data. It outlines the deployment of Elastic Agent and OpenTelemetry Collector within Kubernetes to gather application traces, metrics, and logs, providing a cohesive view of system operations. By utilizing Elastic's platform, users can benefit from features such as full-scale observability, security integrations, and real-time monitoring, which are crucial for root cause analysis and threat detection. The integration supports a seamless approach to data collection and management, allowing developers, operators, and security analysts to collaborate effectively, thereby optimizing the performance and security of Kubernetes-managed environments.