Batch
Description
The batch processor accepts spans, metrics, or logs and places them into batches. Batching helps better compress the data and reduce the number of outgoing connections required to transmit the data. This processor supports both size and time based batching.
Supported Types
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Configuration Table
send_batch_size
int
8192
Number of spans, metric data points, or log records after which a batch will be sent regardless of the timeout.
send_batch_max_size
int
0
The upper limit of the batch size. 0 means no upper limit of the batch size. This property ensures that larger batches are split into smaller units. It must be greater than or equal to send batch size.
timeout
string
200ms
Time duration after which a batch will be sent regardless of size. Example: 2s (two seconds).
Example Configuration
Batch telemetry with the following options:
Send batches of size 200
Max batch size of 1000
Build batches for up to two seconds
Web Interface
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