DataDog silently added auto opt-in telemetry

https://github.com/DataDog/dd-trace-php/releases/tag/0.90.0

by fosron • 3 years ago

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fosron3• 3 years ago

This is the case for PHP library that is used to collect data, but i guess others either already have it or will do it soon. Don't get me wrong - i'm ok with companies adding telemetry, but adding that as an opt-in by default is just not cool.

And this might be just the last straw in us switching away from DD, with all the random price hikes (them counting hosts and RAM on them and basing pricing on it?!), we will probably look into some OpenTelemetry setup we can host ourselves.

jjgreen3• 3 years ago

You mean opt-out telemetry right?

    Used configurations, libraries and integrations will be collected. 
    This may be disabled with DD_INSTRUMENTATION_TELEMETRY_ENABLED=0.

I don't think anyone has an issue with opt-in

fosron3• 3 years ago

This may be disabled with DD_INSTRUMENTATION_TELEMETRY_ENABLED=0.

So is it default on or off? I am confused

mikeshi423• 3 years ago

Fwiw you can start looking at migrating to OpenTelemetry while using Otel's DD exporter to start with and then continue shifting from there. Luckily Otel's PHP implementation is relatively complete so it should be relatively straightforward.

Shameless plug: I've been working on a DD alternative, pricing based on data volume (instead of adding on by hosts or users), Otel native as well so you're never locked in. If you want to check it out: https://hyperdx.io

pranay012• 3 years ago

In case you are looking for alternatives to DataDog, you can check out SigNoz (https://github.com/signoz/signoz) - we are an open source DataDog alternative and natively support opentelemetry

fosron3• 3 years ago

https://github.com/signoz/signoz

we are looking into it! :)

pranay012• 3 years ago

Awesome. Reach out to us in our slack community - https://signoz.io/slack if you have any questions

DataDog silently added auto opt-in telemetry

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