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Date Published
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Candace Shamieh
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716
Language
English
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None

Summary

Datadog streamlines the onboarding process for its monitoring and security platform by offering over 850 built-in integrations, out-of-the-box dashboards, and preconfigured alerts, known as Recommended Monitors, which are based on expertise from internal teams, technology partners, and customer feedback. These monitors provide alert queries and thresholds for various services, including specific AWS services like EC2, RDS, Lambda, and SQS, adhering to AWS service monitoring guidelines and best practices. Users can start monitoring AWS resources quickly by enabling these monitors, which offer features such as machine learning-powered anomaly detection and customizable alert settings to maintain optimal AWS environment health. The system is designed to be user-friendly, reducing configuration complexities, and allowing users to integrate actionable alerts into their workflows efficiently. For further guidance and to explore additional features, users can refer to Datadog's documentation and may also try a 14-day free trial.