Datadog Infrastructure Basic targets host health checks
Datadog describes a lighter monitoring tier for host metrics and selected processes on noncritical workloads.
Where it fits
Use host metrics and named process checks when you need basic visibility for a noncritical server.
Check the gap
Container monitoring and application context require another tier. Write down the signals you need before choosing a plan.
Interview question
Which workload best matches Infrastructure Basic's stated scope?
- a.Production containers requiring full tracing
- b.Development VM needing host health checksCorrect
- c.Service requiring detailed application profiling
- d.Workload requiring container-specific integrations
Why? this is the answer
Basic targets host health and selected processes, rather than deeper application visibility.
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