Zero-Code EKS Observability with groundcover

The blog post discusses a tutorial on setting up observability for a Kubernetes workload using groundcover, a tool that provides HTTP trace visibility without needing to modify application code. By leveraging eBPF technology, groundcover instruments the cluster at the Linux kernel level, automatically generating traces, metrics, and service maps without the need for SDK installs or other complex configurations. This approach contrasts with traditional observability models that require code changes and sampling decisions, often leading to blind spots and cost concerns. The tutorial guides users through the process of deploying groundcover on an EKS cluster and emphasizes the advantages of this method, such as stable data collection, simpler pricing based on nodes rather than data volume, and enhanced flexibility in data handling. Additionally, groundcover is compatible with existing telemetry systems like OpenTelemetry or Prometheus, allowing users to integrate new and existing data seamlessly.

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