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Datadog Cost Exports with nOps Platform

Creating Datadog Credentials​

To integrate Datadog with nOps BC+, follow these steps:

  1. Create API Key
  2. Create Application Key

Create API Key​

  1. Use Ctrl + K (Windows/Linux) or ⌘ + K (Mac) to open the Datadog search bar.

  2. Type /organization-settings/api-keys and hit Enter to navigate directly to the API Keys page.

  3. Click the New Key button to create an API key.

    API Key Creation Step

  4. Enter a name for your key, e.g., "API key for nOps."

  5. Click Create API key.

  6. Copy and Store the API Key (not the Key ID) somewhere safe for use in nOps.

    API Key Created Confirmation

Create Application Key​

  1. Use Ctrl + K (Windows/Linux) or ⌘ + K (Mac) to open the Datadog search bar.

  2. Type /organization-settings/application-keys and hit Enter to navigate directly to the Application Keys page.

  3. Click the New Key button to create an Application key.

    Application Key Creation Step

  4. Enter a name for your key, e.g., "Application key for nOps."

  5. Click Create Application key.

  6. Copy and Store the Application Key (not the Key ID) somewhere safe for use in nOps.

    Application Key Created Confirmation

  7. Click Edit and enable the usage_read scope and click Save.

    Application Key Scope Selection

What to Do if You Don't Have Access to Enable usage_read​

If you do not have the necessary permissions to enable the usage_read scope for your Datadog Application Key, follow these steps to get assistance from someone in your organization who has the required access:

Step 1: Identify the Right Person​

  • Reach out to your Datadog Organization Administrator. This is typically someone who manages your organization's Datadog account and permissions.
  • If you're unsure who this is, check with your IT Department or Team Lead.

Step 2: Request Scope Changes​

Provide the following information when requesting the scope update:

  1. Purpose: Explain that the usage_read scope is required for integrating Datadog with the nOps platform to enable BC+ functionalities.
  2. Key Details: Share the name of the Application Key that needs the scope update.
  3. Steps to Enable: Provide these steps to the administrator:
    • Navigate to Organization Settings > Application Keys in the Datadog dashboard.
    • Locate the Application Key in question.
    • Click Edit, enable the usage_read scope, and click Save.

Step 3: Follow Up​

Once the permissions are updated:

  1. Test the integration to ensure the changes are applied successfully.
  2. If you encounter any issues, share the error details with your administrator for further investigation.

Making BC+ nOps Integration​

To configure the integration between Datadog and nOps BC+, follow these steps:

1. Access the BC+ Integrations Page​

Navigate to your nOps account's Organization Settings and select the BC+ Integrations tab.
Alternatively, you can directly access it using this link.

Business Context Integrations Interface

2. Configure the Datadog Integration​

  • Enter your Datadog API Key in the provided field.

  • Enter your Datadog Application Key in the respective field.

  • Select your Datadog Site from the dropdown menu.

    The dropdown menu includes all available Datadog site options, making it easy to match your Datadog dashboard.

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    You can read more about the Datadog site here.

3. Save Your Configuration​

After filling out all the fields, click Setup to complete the integration process.

Datadog BC+ Integration Entry

When Will Data Be Available?​

Once the integration between Datadog and nOps BC+ is successfully configured, data will begin to flow into your Business Context tools. Please note that it may take up to 24 hours for the initial data synchronization to complete. During this period, the nOps platform will fetch and process the necessary data from Datadog to ensure accurate insights and functionality.

If you do not see data after 24 hours or encounter any issues, please reach out to our support team for assistance.