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Configuration defines where telemetry comes from (sources), where it is sent (destinations), and optional processing (actions). You can manage all of these using the VM Agent’s interactive tool or YAML files.

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Configuration methods

You can configure the Odigos VM Agent in two ways:
  • odictl — A terminal user interface (TUI) that you use to add and manage sources, destinations, and actions interactively.
  • YAML — Each configuration task (sources, destinations, actions) can be done via YAML; the pages linked below include a YAML tab with examples.

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Configuration tasks

Add sources

Instrument systemd services or Linux processes so the VM Agent collects their telemetry.

Add destinations

Define where telemetry is sent (for example, OTLP endpoints or supported backends).

Add actions

Transform, filter, or enrich telemetry before it is sent to destinations.

Instrumentation rules

Control how telemetry is recorded from your sources (attributes, headers, payloads and custom instrumentation rules).

Connect to Odigos Central

Connect this VM Agent host to Central for centralized visibility and management.
Add a destination first, then sources, then actions and instrumentation rules as needed.
For definitions of sources, destinations, and actions, see Key concepts in the VM Agent overview.