Tracing ETL Workloads using AWS X-Ray and AWS Distro for OpenTelemetry
AWS Cloud Operations Blog
This article discusses a solution for tracing and monitoring ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) workloads using AWS technologies, specifically AWS X-Ray and AWS Distro for OpenTelemetry.
- Implements a two-phase data pipeline using AWS Glue, Step Functions, and S3
- Enables end-to-end visibility into data processing workflows
- Uses OpenTelemetry and X-Ray for comprehensive tracing of ETL jobs
- Allows data engineers to identify bottlenecks and troubleshoot pipeline issues
- Provides detailed trace maps showing data flow across different AWS services
The solution helps data engineers gain insights into complex, distributed data processing workflows by providing comprehensive observability and performance tracking.
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