Add examples README (open-telemetry#67)

README.md

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 The collector logs and errors can be viewed in the Windows Event Viewer.
 
+### More examples
+
+You can consult additional use cases in the [/examples](examples folder).
+
 ## Sizing
 
 The OpenTelemetry Collector can be scaled up or out as needed. Sizing is based

examples/README.md

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+# Examples
+
+This folder contains examples showcasing how the collector can integrate and complement existing environments.
+
+## [Splunk HEC example](./splunk-hec)
+
+This example showcases how the collector can send data to a Splunk Enterprise deployment over the Docker logging driver.
+
+[Read more...](./splunk-hec)
+
+## [Splunk HEC metrics](./splunk-hec-metrics)
+
+This example showcases how the collector can send data to a Splunk Enterprise deployment from a Telegraf instance.
+
+[Read more...](./splunk-hec-metrics)
+
+## [Prometheus Federation](./prometheus-federation)
+
+This example showcases how the agent works with Splunk Enterprise and an existing Prometheus deployment.
+
+[Read more...](./prometheus-federation)