oTel updates (collectors) (#6029)

* oTel updates (collectors)

* Update docs/send-data/opentelemetry-collector/install-collector/ansible.md

Co-authored-by: John Pipkin (Sumo Logic) <[email protected]>

* Update docs/send-data/opentelemetry-collector/install-collector/chef.md

Co-authored-by: John Pipkin (Sumo Logic) <[email protected]>

* Update docs/send-data/opentelemetry-collector/install-collector/puppet.md

Co-authored-by: John Pipkin (Sumo Logic) <[email protected]>

* Update docs/send-data/opentelemetry-collector/install-collector/ansible.md

Co-authored-by: Kim (Sumo Logic) <[email protected]>

* release date change

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Co-authored-by: John Pipkin (Sumo Logic) <[email protected]>
Co-authored-by: Kim (Sumo Logic) <[email protected]>
Co-authored-by: Gourav garg <[email protected]>

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blog-collector/2025-12-03-otel.md

@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+---
+title: OpenTelemetry Collector
+image: https://assets-www.sumologic.com/company-logos/_800x418_crop_center-center_82_none/SumoLogic_Preview_600x600.jpg?mtime=1617040082
+keywords:
+  - otel-collector
+  - install-collector
+  - remote-management
+hide_table_of_contents: true    
+---
+
+
+We’re pleased to announce the following updates for OpenTelemetry collectors:
+- Collectors can now be installed on Windows using [Ansible](/docs/send-data/opentelemetry-collector/install-collector/ansible/), [Chef](/docs/send-data/opentelemetry-collector/install-collector/chef/), and [Puppet](/docs/send-data/opentelemetry-collector/install-collector/puppet/).
+- Remote management is now supported for Ansible, Chef, and Puppet collectors, offering improved flexibility and customization.

docs/send-data/opentelemetry-collector/install-collector/ansible.md

@@ -12,13 +12,15 @@ This documentation will guide you through the installation process using the sof
 
 1. [**New UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui). In the Sumo Logic main menu select **Data Management**, and then under **Data Collection** select **OpenTelemetry Collection**. You can also click the **Go To...** menu at the top of the screen and select **OpenTelemetry Collection**. <br/>[**Classic UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui-classic). In the main Sumo Logic menu, select **Manage Data > Collection > OpenTelemetry Collection**. 
 2. On the OpenTelemetry Collection page, click **Add Collector**.
-3. On the left panel, select **Ansible**.<br/><img src={useBaseUrl('img/send-data/opentelemetry-collector/ansible.png')} style={{border: '1px solid gray'}} alt="ansible.png" />
+3. On the left panel, select **Ansible**.<br/><img src={useBaseUrl('img/send-data/ansible-new.png')} style={{border: '1px solid gray'}} alt="ansible.png" />
 4. Select/create installation token and customize your tags.
-5. Follow the auto-generated steps to install the collector using Ansible.
+5. (Optional) Select the **Remotely Manage Collector** checkbox to enable remote management of your collector.
+6. Under **Download module in to your repository**, copy, paste, and run the command on the terminal to download the zip package.
+7. Follow the auto-generated steps to install the collector using Ansible.
    :::note
-   These steps are only supported on Linux Operating System.
+   These steps are supported on both Linux and Windows operating systems.
    :::
-6. Once steps are completed, click **Done** to review collector on OpenTelemetry Collection page.
-7. On the next screen, you will see a list of available Source Templates. Select the required Source Template and proceed with the data configuration.
+8. Once steps are completed, click **Done** to review the collector on the OpenTelemetry Collection page.
+9. On the next screen, you will see a list of available Source Templates. Select the required Source Template and proceed with the data configuration.
 
 If you choose to close this Source template creation screen, you can navigate back. [**New UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui/). In the Sumo Logic main menu select **Data Management**, and then under **Data Collection** select **Source Template**.   <br/>[**Classic UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui-classic/). In the main Sumo Logic menu, select **Manage Data > Collection > Source Template**.

docs/send-data/opentelemetry-collector/install-collector/chef.md

@@ -13,13 +13,17 @@ This documentation will guide you through the installation process using the sof
 
 1. [**New UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui). In the Sumo Logic main menu select **Data Management**, and then under **Data Collection** select **OpenTelemetry Collection**. You can also click the **Go To...** menu at the top of the screen and select **OpenTelemetry Collection**.  <br/>[**Classic UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui-classic). In the main Sumo Logic menu, select **Manage Data > Collection > OpenTelemetry Collection**.
 2. On the OpenTelemetry Collection page, click **Add Collector**.
-3. On the left panel, select **Chef**.<br/><img src={useBaseUrl('img/send-data/opentelemetry-collector/chef.png')} style={{border: '1px solid gray'}} alt="chef.png" />
+3. On the left panel, select **Chef**.<br/><img src={useBaseUrl('img/send-data/chef-new.png')} style={{border: '1px solid gray'}} alt="chef.png" />
 4. Select/create installation token and customize your tags.
-5. Follow auto generated steps to install the collector using Chef.
-   :::note
-   These steps are only supported on Linux Operating System.
-   :::
-6. Once steps are completed, click **Done** to review collector on OpenTelemetry Collection page.
-7. On the next screen, you will see a list of available Source Templates. Select the required Source Template and proceed with the data configuration.
+5. (Optional) Select the **Remotely Manage Collector** checkbox to enable remote management of your collectors.
+6. Under **Download cookbook in to your repository**, copy, paste, and run the command on the terminal to download the zip package.
+7. Select the operating system on which you want to install the collector using Chef:
+    - **Linux**
+      <img src={useBaseUrl('img/send-data/Chef-linux.png')} style={{border: '1px solid gray'}} alt="puppet.png" />
+    - **Windows**
+      <img src={useBaseUrl('img/send-data/Chef-windows.png')} style={{border: '1px solid gray'}} alt="puppet.png" />
+8. Follow auto generated steps to install the collector using Chef.
+9. Once steps are completed, click **Done** to review the collector on the OpenTelemetry Collection page.
+10. On the next screen, you will see a list of available Source Templates. Select the required Source Template and proceed with the data configuration.
 
 If you choose to close this Source template creation screen, you can navigate back. [**New UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui/). In the Sumo Logic main menu select **Data Management**, and then under **Data Collection** select **Source Template**.  <br/>[**Classic UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui-classic/). In the main Sumo Logic menu, select **Manage Data > Collection > Source Template**. 

docs/send-data/opentelemetry-collector/install-collector/puppet.md

@@ -13,13 +13,17 @@ This documentation will guide you through the installation process using the sof
 
 1. [**New UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui). In the Sumo Logic main menu select **Data Management**, and then under **Data Collection** select **OpenTelemetry Collection**. You can also click the **Go To...** menu at the top of the screen and select **OpenTelemetry Collection**. <br/>[**Classic UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui-classic). In the main Sumo Logic menu, select **Manage Data > Collection > OpenTelemetry Collection**. 
 2. On the OpenTelemetry Collection page, click **Add Collector**.
-3. On the left panel, select **Puppet**.<br/><img src={useBaseUrl('img/send-data/opentelemetry-collector/puppet.png')} style={{border: '1px solid gray'}} alt="puppet.png" />
+3. On the left panel, select **Puppet**.<br/><img src={useBaseUrl('img/send-data/puppet-new.png')} style={{border: '1px solid gray'}} alt="puppet.png" />
 4. Select/create installation token and customize your tags.
-5. Follow the auto-generated steps to install the collector using Puppet.
-  :::note
-  These steps are only supported on Linux Operating System.
-  :::
-6. Once steps are completed, click **Done** to review collector on OpenTelemetry Collection page.
-7. On the next screen, you will see a list of available Source Templates. Select the required Source Template and proceed with the data configuration.
+5. (Optional) Select the **Remotely Manage Collector** checkbox to enable remote management of your collectors.
+6. Under **Download module in to your repository**, copy, paste, and run the command on the terminal to download the zip package.
+7. Select the operating system on which you want to install the collector using Puppet:
+    - **Linux**
+      <img src={useBaseUrl('img/send-data/Puppet-linux.png')} style={{border: '1px solid gray'}} alt="puppet.png" />
+    - **Windows**
+      <img src={useBaseUrl('img/send-data/Puppet-windows.png')} style={{border: '1px solid gray'}} alt="puppet.png" />
+8. Follow the auto-generated steps to install the collector using Puppet.
+9. Once steps are completed, click **Done** to review the collector on the OpenTelemetry Collection page.
+10. On the next screen, you will see a list of available Source Templates. Select the required Source Template and proceed with the data configuration.
 
 If you choose to close this Source template creation screen, you can navigate back. [**New UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui/). In the Sumo Logic main menu select **Data Management**, and then under **Data Collection** select **Source Template**.  <br/>[**Classic UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui-classic/). In the main Sumo Logic menu, select **Manage Data > Collection > Source Template**.