Troubleshooting the EDOT Collector

🔧 Troubleshooting Quick Reference

Check Logs: Review the Collector’s logs for error messages.
Validate Configuration: Use the --dry-run option to test configurations.
Enable Debug Logging: Run the Collector with --log-level=debug for detailed logs.
Check Service Status: Ensure the Collector is running with systemctl status <collector-service> (Linux) or tasklist (Windows).
Test Connectivity: Use telnet <endpoint> <port> or curl to verify backend availability.
Check Open Ports: Run netstat -tulnp or lsof -i to confirm the Collector is listening.
Monitor Resource Usage: Use top/htop (Linux) or Task Manager (Windows) to check CPU & memory.
Validate Exporters: Ensure exporters are properly configured and reachable.
Verify Pipelines: Use otelctl diagnose (if available) to check pipeline health.
Check Permissions: Ensure the Collector has the right file and network permissions.
Review Recent Changes: Roll back recent config updates if the issue started after changes.