OTLP Exporter Stops Sending Data When DNS Resolution Fails
The OpenTelemetry OTLP exporter resolves the collector endpoint via the system DNS resolver before establishing a TLS connection. When the hostname cannot be resolved, the exporter logs an error and ceases sending telemetry until the application is restarted. Likewise, a failed TLS handshake due to an invalid or self‑signed certificate results in an immediat