Debug Real-time Pipelines

A practical tutorial on debugging real-time pipelines in OpenObserve. It walks through pipeline setup, applying transformations, identifying errors, and using usage reporting to troubleshoot data processing issues effectively.

December 08, 2025
11 minutes
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What you'll learn

Core concepts of real-time pipelines in OpenObserve

Step-by-step pipeline setup and configuration

Applying and testing transformation functions

Techniques for debugging and handling errors in data streams

How to enable and use usage reporting for better observability

Filtering data and sending it to multiple destinations

Practical tips to improve pipeline reliability and performance

This tutorial provides a structured walkthrough of debugging real-time pipelines in OpenObserve. It begins with an introduction to how pipelines work and their role in processing streaming data. The session then demonstrates how to set up a real-time pipeline, apply transformation functions, and monitor outputs.

A hands-on example shows how to detect and resolve errors during data flow, making it easier to troubleshoot pipeline failures. The tutorial also covers enabling usage reporting for deeper visibility into pipeline performance and debugging insights. Finally, it explores advanced concepts like filtering data and routing it to multiple destinations, followed by practical tips for maintaining efficient and reliable pipelines.

About the Speaker

Simran Kumari

Simran Kumari

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Simran specializes in DevOps, cloud-native technologies, and observability, with hands-on experience in Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS. Creates practical, accessible technical content and solutions that help teams simplify complex workflows and improve system reliability.