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Span metrics

Span metrics are generated from traces and can be used to create service graphs. You can create span metrics by enabling the feature in metrics-generator or using Grafana Alloy.

• Use the span metrics processor
  The span metrics processor generates metrics from ingested tracing data, including request, error, and duration (RED) metrics.
• Use Alloy to generate span metrics from spans
  Span metrics allow you to generate metrics from your tracing data automatically.