Deploy the Collector

Patterns you can apply to deploy the OpenTelemetry Collector

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The OpenTelemetry Collector consists of a single binary that you can deploy in different ways for different use cases. This section describes common deployment patterns, their use cases, and pros and cons. It also provides best practices for configuring the Collector in cross-environment and multi-backend scenarios. For deployment-related security considerations, see the Collector hosting best practices.

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