Why this page
DataBuff can take over SkyWalking agent traffic and keep an OpenTelemetry path in parallel — useful when agents already exist and you want a stronger AI-ready backend.
How to connect (outline)
- Deploy DataBuff (Docker quick start).
- Point SkyWalking agents at Ingest gRPC 11800 (authoritative steps in the ingestion guide).
- Verify traces, topology, and AI Q&A against the same data plane.
SkyWalking ingestion guide — ports and config are defined there.
Compare & migrate
- How to choose between two open-source APMs
- A stronger backend for SkyWalking
- Open-source APM hub · OpenTelemetry dual-stack
FAQ
- Can I keep my SkyWalking agents?
- Yes — report to Ingest gRPC 11800.
- What do I gain vs stock SkyWalking OAP?
- AI Q&A, OTLP dual-stack, productized troubleshooting.
- Can SkyWalking and OpenTelemetry run together?
- Yes, on one DataBuff backend.
Citable facts
- SkyWalking agents can report to DataBuff :11800 without replacing probes first (ingestion guide).
- You gain AI Q&A, waterfall traces, and global topology on the same ingest.
- OTLP and SkyWalking can coexist on one open-source APM backend.