This article explains how to use Datadog to enhance the monitoring and visualization of Consul metrics and logs. Datadog, with its over 650 integrations, offers deep visibility into Consul's service discovery and dynamic configuration features by allowing users to set up custom dashboards, analyze logs, and configure alerts for the cluster's availability and performance. The Datadog Agent, an open-source tool, collects metrics from Consul via two primary methods: direct metric transmission from Consul and querying Consul’s HTTP API for node and service status. By configuring Consul to send metrics to the Datadog Agent using DogStatsD, users can retain these metrics for longer periods and enable detailed analysis. The article highlights the steps for setting up Consul integration with Datadog, including enabling log collection and network monitoring, and emphasizes the benefits of using Datadog's Host Map, Network Performance Monitoring, and customizable dashboards for gaining insights into Consul's health and performance. Additionally, Datadog's alerting capabilities allow users to receive notifications for potential issues such as failing health checks and frequent leadership transitions, providing a comprehensive monitoring solution for Consul clusters.