Dropping Datadog Without Losing Your Bark: Open-Source Observability

🌟 Unlock the Potential of Observability! 🌟
Join us for an eye-opening talk that delves into the challenges and opportunities of observability in modern systems. While many teams initially adopt polished SaaS platforms like Datadog for quick wins, they often face the harsh reality of soaring costs and rigid vendor lock-in.

In this session, we will explore a real-world migration case study from a Datadog-centric observability setup to an open-source solution based on OpenTelemetry. Discover the motivations behind this transition, key architectural decisions, and lessons learned along the way.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• Pragmatic visibility into latency, errors, and resource usage without breaking the bank
• How OpenTelemetry can provide you with a neutral data plane for your telemetry
• Innovative observability backends that can be integrated rapidly—no need to rewrite code or install new agents!
• Strategies for managing vendor relationships and evolving monitoring practices without costly overhauls

🎤 This session is tailored for engineers and CEOs alike who are grappling with the weight of observability costs and seeking effective solutions to modernize their monitoring setups.

Venue Details
📍 Location: Free Times Cafe, 320 College St, M5T 1S3, Toronto
The venue offers bistro-style seating and a delicious food and drink menu. Consider supporting the location by enjoying supper during the talk!

Meet the Speaker
👤 Alexei Zenin is a Platform Engineering Consultant based in Toronto, Canada, with diverse experience in Healthcare, Marketing, Video Games, and Banking. He brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to this discussion.

👉 Get your tickets here!