Stop Sitting on a Pile of Logs: A Practical Guide to Datadog Log Retention
Over the past few years, Datadog has introduced many strategies for log storage, but it’s pretty rare that we see many of these used effectively. Starting in 2018, Datadog introduced Logging Without Limits, allowing users of the platform to firehose their logs into the account and only keep what was needed…
Tag Smarter, Not Harder: How to Fix Your Datadog Tagging Mess
TL;DR: If your Datadog tags are messy, your observability is messy. Stop overcomplicating it—use layers, keep it practical, and only tag what matters.