Netlify is introducing Log Drains, a feature that allows users to centralize application management using existing log management solutions like Datadog. This integration enables analysis, alerting, and data persistence for Netlify traffic and serverless functions logs, providing advanced use cases such as custom monitoring dashboards, near-real-time notifications, and user agent analytics. With Log Drains, users can utilize their existing tools to monitor Netlify-based websites and applications, streamlining observability and application monitoring needs.