From k9s to OpenTelemetry - A Guide to Observability for Your Apps in K8s

Explore a comprehensive guide to Kubernetes observability in this 48-minute conference talk. Delve into the challenges of understanding and monitoring workloads within Kubernetes clusters, and discover various open-source tools to enhance visibility and health monitoring of your applications. Compare different observability levels and tools, from simple Kubernetes API queries with user-friendly UIs to advanced application-side logging and monitoring. Gain insights into the trade-offs between configuration complexity, runtime overhead, and information depth for each observability approach. Learn which tooling best suits specific purposes through live demonstrations, with a focus on JVM-based applications. Equip yourself with the knowledge to choose the right observability solutions for your Kubernetes environment and improve your ability to assess application health and performance.