# Verify an OpenTelemetry Instrumentation Upgrade

Inventory old attributes, migrate OpenTelemetry conventions, validate propagation headers, and inspect a representative trace before releasing instrumentation changes.

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/opentelemetry-instrumentation-upgrade-verification

- **Keywords:** OpenTelemetry semantic convention migration, OTel trace propagation check, traceparent validation, instrumentation upgrade checklist

## Frequently asked questions

### Does the migration tool update my deployed Collector automatically?

No. It drafts rewritten text, a rename map and warnings; review and deploy the change through your normal configuration process.

### Are valid traceparent headers enough to prove tracing works?

No. They prove header structure and sample continuity. A post-change trace export must still show the expected connected spans and service hops.

### Can one trace establish the service's P99 latency?

No. One trace can identify stage costs and support a budget discussion, but percentile claims require a representative measurement window.

### When should I use the general observability Hub instead?

Use observability-debugging for an active incident spanning logs, webhooks and payloads. This page is a planned instrumentation migration acceptance check.

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