The Agent on Docker
Introduction to running the Datadog Agent in a container. Hands-on activities walk you through running and configuring the Agent container to collect events, metrics and logs from other services.
Abstract
The Datadog Agent is software that collects events and metrics and sends them to Datadog, where you can analyze your monitoring and performance data. The Datadog Agent is open source and runs in many environments and operating systems.
This course will teach you how to run and configure the containerized Datadog Agent to collect events and metrics from other containers as well the container runtime host.
Environments in which the Datadog Agent container can run include:
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Cloud implementations of the above:
- Amazon Web Services’ ECS/EKS
- Google Cloud Platform’s GKE
- Microsoft Azure Container Instances
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
- Run the Agent container alongside services orchestrated with Docker Compose
- Configure Agent features and behavior using environment variables
- Assess Agent health and configuration using its CLI interface
- Add Unified Service Tags and other metadata to monitored services using container labels
- Navigate Datadog to identify the events, metrics, and logs that the Agent has collected
Primary Audience
As part of the Configuration learning path, this course is designed for anyone, regardless of role, who aims to begin monitoring containerized environments with Datadog.
Prerequisites
Learners should be comfortable configuring system software and working with Docker containers. For the best learning experience, we recommend the following prerequisites:
- Familiarity with Datadog Learning Center lab environments, or the Learning Environment course.
- Basic understanding of monitoring and observability concepts, or the Introduction to Observability course.
Technical Requirements
In order to complete the course, you will need the following:
- Chrome, Firefox, or Safari browser
- Third-party cookies enabled
Course Navigation
At the bottom of each lesson, click the MARK LESSON COMPLETE AND CONTINUE button so that you are marked as having completed each lesson and can receive the certificate at the end of the course.
Course Enrollment Period
Please note that your enrollment in this course ends after 30 days. However, you can re-enroll at any time and pick up where you left off.
Course curriculum
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About the Agent Container
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Lab: The Agent on Docker
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Autodiscovery
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Troubleshooting Tips
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Additional Resources & Materials
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Feedback Survey
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The Agent on Docker
- 1 hours to complete
- 5 Lessons
- Beginner
