How to monitor etcd with Datadog

The blog post provides a comprehensive guide on monitoring etcd with Datadog, detailing the process of setting up and configuring the Datadog Agent and Cluster Agent to send monitoring data to a Datadog account. It explains the integration of etcd with Datadog using the Datadog Operator in Kubernetes, which simplifies the installation and management of the Agent, thereby enabling efficient collection of etcd metrics and logs. The post highlights tools like the out-of-the-box etcd dashboard for visualizing cluster performance and alerts for detecting issues. It also discusses the use of tags for filtering and aggregating metrics, the importance of monitoring resource utilization to address performance degradation, and the collection and exploration of etcd logs for troubleshooting. Additionally, it emphasizes the broader visibility into Kubernetes environments provided by Datadog's integration capabilities and offers a free 14-day trial for new users.