The Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) provides a platform for deploying and managing containerized applications in Azure, but its sheer volume of containers can make monitoring challenging. Datadog's AKS integration offers complete visibility into AKS clusters by collecting metrics and logs from the entire setup and organizing them into high-level visualizations. However, this integration often requires additional tools to install the Datadog Agent on clusters, adding complexity to workflows. The Datadog cluster extension for AKS solves this issue by allowing users to easily deploy the Datadog Agent directly within Azure, streamlining the deployment process and reducing overhead. Once deployed, users can visualize AKS cluster and control plane activity in real-time, detect issues before they cause bottlenecks, and take steps to debug and troubleshoot problematic nodes. With the extension, users can start monitoring their AKS clusters within minutes, catching issues across all Azure clusters without relying on third-party tools.