Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

  • Import and save data in Datadog as Reference Tables
  • Create log queries using Reference Table joins in Log Explorer
  • Query logs based on the results of a secondary query using Subqueries in Log Explorer
  • Create calculated fields using tag and attributes in Log Explorer
  • Build visualizations for calculated fields in Log Explorer

Primary Audience

This course is designed for DevOps Engineers, SREs, and other DD users that will be using Datadog to use Log Explorer to search and analyze log data.

Prerequisites

Technical Requirements

In order to complete the course, you will need:

  • Google Chrome or Firefox
  • Third-party cookies must be enabled to access labs

Course Navigation

At the bottom of each lesson, click the 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. Querying Logs for Insights

    1. Log Search Syntax and Lab Data Schema

    2. Lab Data Files

    3. Lab: Reference Table joins, Subqueries, and Calculated Fields

    1. Summary

    2. Feedback Survey

Enhance Log Querying and Analytics with Reference Tables, Subqueries, and Calculated Fields

  • 2 hours to complete
  • 5 Lessons
  • Intermediate