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Add custom tags Datadog integration

When using the Datadog integration in the Aiven Console, Aiven automatically includes a set of standard tags in all data sent to Datadog. These tags consist of: aiven-cloud:<cloud_name> , aiven-service-type:<service_type> , aiven-service:<service_name> and aiven-project:<project_name>.

In addition to the standard tags, you have the flexibility to include your own custom tags, which will then be appended to the data sent to Datadog.

You have the option to configure these tags at both the endpoint configuration level and on a per-service integration level.

Configure tags for the Datadog endpoint​

When configuring tags at the service integration level, it's important to note that these tags apply exclusively to the specific integration or connection being configured. Any tags configured at the endpoint level will be included in addition to these tags.

To add tags to the endpoint, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to Aiven Console, and select Integration endpoints.
  2. Select Datadog from the list of available integration endpoints.
  3. Next, select the Edit endpoint icon next to the endpoint name to which you want to add tags.
  4. Enter the desired tags in the provided field. You can add multiple tags by selecting the Add icon and optionally include descriptions for each tag.
  5. Select Save changes.

Configure tags for a service​

When configuring tags at the service integration level, the tags are exclusively applied to that specific integration (connection). Additionally, any tags configured at the endpoint level will be appended to these tags.

To add tags to the service integration:

  1. Log in to Aiven Console, and select your service.
  2. On the Overview page of your service, navigate to the Service integrations section and select Manage integrations.
  3. Next to the Datadog integration listed at the top on the Integrations screen, select Edit from the drop-down menu (ellipsis).
  4. Enter the desired tags in the provided field. You can add multiple tags by selecting the Add icon and optionally include descriptions for each tag.
  5. Select Save configuration to apply the changes.