Summary
In this chapter, you have learned how to create a new Datadog monitor based on the variety of information available in Datadog about the software system and the infrastructure that Datadog monitors. Additionally, we learned how those monitors could be maintained manually or maintained as code using the options available. We looked at different methods available to integrate the monitors with communication tools to distribute the alert notifications widely. Finally, you learned how the downtime feature could be used effectively during maintenance and shutdown periods.
We already discussed a number of third-party tools in the context of using or monitoring them with Datadog. In the next chapter, we will learn how such integrations are used in Datadog and how custom integrations can be rolled out.
