The Grafana OpenTelemetry Distribution for .NET: Optimized for Application Observability

Grafana Labs has introduced its OpenTelemetry Distribution for .NET, designed to enhance application observability with minimal setup and configuration. This tailored version of OpenTelemetry components is optimized for use with Grafana Cloud Application Observability, allowing users to easily emit telemetry data while reducing observability costs. The distribution includes bundled instrumentations and resource attributes necessary for effective monitoring, and it is tested for stability with Grafana Cloud. Users can start quickly by sending telemetry directly to Grafana Cloud, though using a Grafana Agent or OpenTelemetry Collector is recommended for production. Grafana remains committed to the upstream OpenTelemetry project, ensuring compatibility and contributing new features for the broader community. Future plans include integrating auto-instrumentation and supporting upcoming .NET releases to provide a seamless, zero-code-change experience for users.