Understanding APM and Distributed Tracing in the Observability Stack
Understand how APM and Distributed Tracing work in observability to detect issues, optimize performance, and debug faster in real time.
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Traceparent and Tracestate Explained: A Guide to Distributed Tracing with Atatus
Discover the roles of traceparent and tracestate headers in distributed tracing. This guide breaks down their purpose, format, and usage, with practical examples from Atatus to help you achieve seamless observability across microservices.
OpenTelemetry vs OpenTracing - Key Differences and Migration Path
OpenTelemetry and OpenTracing are open-source projects to enhance observability in distributed systems, but they serve distinct purposes. Take a look at their key differences and how to migrate from OpenTracing to OpenTelemetry.
AWS X-Ray vs Jaeger - Choosing the Right Distributed Tracing Tool
Compare AWS X-Ray and Jaeger, two popular distributed tracing tools. Understand their strengths and use cases, and find out how to select the best tool for your requirements.
Integrating Distributed Tracing in Node.js Application
Learn how to seamlessly integrate distributed tracing into your Node.js application using two powerful agents, Atatus and OpenTelemetry.
Implementing Jaeger for Distributed Tracing in Microservices
In this blog post, we will discuss how Jaeger uses distributed tracing to identify and fix technical issues in a microservices architecture.
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Comparing OpenTelemetry and Jaeger [2025 Guide]
OpenTelemetry is a vendor-neutral platform for creating and collecting telemetry data, including logs, metrics, and traces. Jaeger targets distributed tracing in microservice.
10 Essential Distributed Tracing Best Practices for Microservices
Improve your distributed tracing strategy with this comprehensive guide to best practices. Learn how to optimize performance and troubleshoot issues with ease.
What are Spans in Distributed Tracing?
Gain a deeper understanding of spans in distributed tracing and their vital role in optimizing performance, detecting errors, and managing dependencies.