Load Balancing Insights
Stateless servers allow for simple load balancing, but specific workloads may require sharding to ensure consistent sampling decisions. The distinction between agent and gateway models in OpenTelemetry is crucial; the agent runs locally with applications, while the gateway operates as a standalone entity. Although the agent can function similarly to a sidecar, its implementation varies based on use cases and application accessibility.In this clip
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