Docker Extensions provide quick local observability but create a 'visibility gap' where telemetry never reaches enterprise monitoring platforms. To bridge this gap, extensions should act as telemetry pipelines using the OpenTelemetry Collector to receive container signals, enforce policy-as-code (masking, sampling), apply TLS
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IntroductionWhy Observability Matters for EnterprisesAn Architectural ShiftDesign Principles for Enterprise Observability ExtensionsDesigning an Enterprise-Grade Docker ExtensionConnecting to Existing Platforms like Splunk or DatadogOperational Best PracticesConclusionAbout the AuthorSort: