Abstract

In this course, you’ll learn how to create, configure, and utilize Datadog dashboard graph widgets. You’ll track the metrics and performance of a web application and discover how to present important data using these popular widget types.

This course will demonstrate the various types of graph widgets. You will explore timeseries, query value, toplist, table, distribution, and pie chart widgets. Along the way you’ll get a chance to configure all of these widgets manually and develop an understanding of when each should be utilized.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, learners will be able to do the following:

  • Understand the data that can be presented using graph widgets
  • Present useful information using different types of line graphs
  • Explore the different types of graph widgets that are available
  • Customize dashboard widgets to suit your needs

Primary Audience

This beginner-level course is designed for anyone who builds, uses, or regularly interacts with Datadog dashboards.

Prerequisites

Completion of the the following courses:


It is recommend that you have completed any of the following:

Technical Requirements

In order to complete the course, you will need:

  • Google Chrome or Firefox

Course Navigation

At the bottom of each lesson, click MARK LESSON COMPLETE AND CONTINUE button so that you are marked complete for 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. You can re-enroll at any time and pick up where you left off.

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

    1. What is a timeseries widget?

    2. Additional widget types

    3. Lab: Discovering Graph Widgets

    1. Summary

    2. Feedback Survey

Discovering Graph Widgets

  • 1 hour to complete
  • Beginner