Incorp, round 1

Author: KennedyDenMSFT

articles/azure-monitor/app/opentelemetry-enable.md

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 # Enable Azure Monitor OpenTelemetry for .NET, Node.js, Python, and Java applications
 
-This article describes how to enable and configure OpenTelemetry-based data collection to power the experiences within [Azure Monitor Application Insights](app-insights-overview.md#application-insights-overview). We walk through how to install the *Azure Monitor OpenTelemetry Distro*. The Distro [automatically collects](opentelemetry-add-modify.md#automatic-data-collection) traces, metrics, logs, and exceptions across your application and its dependencies. 
+This article describes how to enable and configure OpenTelemetry-based data collection to power the experiences within [Azure Monitor Application Insights](app-insights-overview.md#application-insights-overview). We walk through how to install the *Azure Monitor OpenTelemetry Distro*. The Azure Monitor OpenTelemetry Distro provides an [OpenTelemetry distribution](https://opentelemetry.io/docs/concepts/distributions/#what-is-a-distribution) that includes support for features specific to Azure Monitor. The Distro [automatically collects](opentelemetry-add-modify.md#automatic-data-collection) traces, metrics, logs, and exceptions across your application and its dependencies.
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 There are several advantages to using the Azure Monitor OpenTelemetry Distro:
 
 - Reduces enablement effort
 - Supported by Microsoft
-- Brings in Azure Specific features such as:
+- Brings in Azure-specific features such as:
    - Preserves traces with service components using Application Insights SDKs
    - [Microsoft Entra authentication](azure-ad-authentication.md)
    - [Offline Storage and Automatic Retries](opentelemetry-configuration.md#offline-storage-and-automatic-retries)

articles/azure-monitor/includes/azure-monitor-app-insights-opentelemetry-faqs.md

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 ### Why should I use the "Azure Monitor OpenTelemetry Distro"?
 
-The Azure Monitor OpenTelemetry Distro is the only currently supported way to use OpenTelemetry with Azure Monitor.
+For languages without a standalone OpenTelemetry exporter, including Java and Node.js, the Azure Monitor OpenTelemetry Distro is the only currently supported way to use OpenTelemetry with Azure Monitor. For languages with a standalone OpenTelemetry exporter, including .NET and Python, you have the option of using either the Azure Monitor OpenTelemetry Distro or the appropriate standalone OpenTelemetry exporter depending on your telemetry scenario. For more information, see [When should I use the Azure Monitor OpenTelemetry exporter?](#when-should-i-use-the-azure-monitor-opentelemetry-exporter).
 
 ### How can I test out the Azure Monitor OpenTelemetry Distro?