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Send Data

Learn how to send data to Sumo Logic and get started with our observability and security solutions. In this section, we'll introduce the following concepts:

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Choosing a Sumo Logic Collector and Source

Choose the right data source type in Sumo Logic for collecting logs, metrics, or traces using OpenTelemetry Collectors, Installed Collectors, and Hosted Collectors.

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Sumo Logic Setup Wizard

Use the Setup Wizard to quickly get started sending data to Sumo Logic.

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Sumo Logic OpenTelemetry Collector

Our OpenTelemetry Distribution is a single unified agent to send Logs, Metrics, Traces, and more.

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Installed Collectors

Installed collector is our proprietary agent that you can deploy in your environment to collect logs and some metrics sources.

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Hosted Collectors

Set up a Hosted Collector to collect data directly from cloud sources like AWS, GCP, and more without installing an agent.

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Kubernetes Helm Chart

Learn how to collect Kubernetes logs, metrics, and events.

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Use JSON to Configure Sources

Learn how to configure Installed and Hosted Collectors sources using JSON files.

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Collect from Other Data Sources

Collect logs and metrics from a variety of other data sources.

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Reference Information for Sources

Reference information for sources for installed and hosted collectors.

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Data Enrichment

Learn about data enrichment, the process of adding meaningful information to your data to enhance its value and usability.

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Best Practices for Data Collection

Best practices for creating a naming convention for good Source Category values and choosing the right installed data collector for your environment.

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Collector Troubleshooting and FAQ

Troubleshooting Sumo Logic data collection.

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