DNS (Domain Name System) is a crucial component of network communication, facilitating the translation of domain names into IP addresses. DNS logs can provide valuable insights into network health and security issues, such as timeouts, DNS resolution errors, and malicious activity. Understanding the anatomy of a DNS log is essential to extract relevant information and identify potential security threats. By monitoring DNS logs, organizations can troubleshoot network connectivity and security issues, mitigate DNS attacks, and improve their overall network resilience. Datadog provides an integrated platform for monitoring DNS logs, offering features such as Logging without Limits, Pattern Inspector, and out-of-the-box dashboards for various DNS providers.