How to implement log management policies with your teams

Logs provide valuable insights into system issues but can consume significant resources. To manage this effectively, organizations should establish log management policies that address storage solutions, retention periods, and the value of logs in different situations. Key questions to consider include determining the most appropriate storage solution, how long logs should spend in different kinds of storage, identifying logs needed only at certain times, and determining if aggregates or samples are sufficient. Datadog's Logging without Limits™ can help streamline these policies by allowing dynamic routing of logs to hot and cold storage, enabling teams to query the logs they need while staying within budget.