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Datadog BC+ Integration

Integrate your Datadog bill data with the nOps platform to gain detailed insights into your cloud expenses. By setting up this integration, you can analyze your Datadog cost and usage information using the Cost Analysis tool in the nOps platform.

What Do You Get with Datadog Integration in BC+?​

With the Datadog integration in BC+, you get:

  • Unified Cost Visibility: View your Datadog expenses alongside other cloud costs in a single dashboard, providing a comprehensive view of all your cloud expenditures.
  • Usage Metrics: Track key metrics including API usage, log ingestion, and metric storage costs with detailed breakdowns.
  • Customizable Reports: Generate tailored reports for your Datadog usage and costs, with options to save and schedule reports.
  • Integration Flexibility: Choose from multiple Datadog site options to match your specific deployment needs.
  • Advanced Cost Allocation: Allocate Datadog costs across teams and projects using customizable rules and percentages.
  • Cost Forecasting: Leverage historical data to predict future Datadog expenses and plan budgets accordingly.

Benefits of Integration​

  • Centralized Cost Visibility
    Access a unified view of your Datadog expenses alongside other cloud cost data in the nOps platform.

  • Resource Optimization
    Identify high-cost areas and optimize resource allocation for better efficiency.

  • Enhanced Transparency
    Gain a clear understanding of your Datadog usage trends and cost breakdowns.

    This integration helps you maintain better control over your Datadog expenses while providing the tools needed for effective cost management and optimization.

FAQs​

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1. What can the Application Key do with the usage_read scope?​

The usage_read scope allows access to Datadog's usage and billing data, enabling retrieval of information such as:

  • API usage
  • Log ingestion
  • Metric storage costs

This scope does not grant permissions to modify settings, create resources, or view sensitive data beyond cost and usage metrics.