Apache Hive is an open source interface that allows users to query and analyze distributed datasets using SQL commands. Hive compiles SQL commands into an execution plan, which it then runs against the Hadoop deployment. This integration with Datadog provides visibility into Hive metrics and logs, allowing users to monitor memory usage, troubleshoot slow queries, investigate execution errors in context, and gain insights across their entire big data infrastructure. The integration includes a log processing pipeline that parses Hive logs for key information, making it easier to identify issues and pinpoint root causes. With Datadog, users can track client sessions alongside memory usage from Hive components such as HiveServer2 and the Metastore, allowing them to determine when demand is likely to be high and optimize performance accordingly.