Learning Objectives

NOTE: This course has been replaced with a new updated version. The new version of this course can be found here. This version will no longer be available after 2025-11-04. Please complete this course before then in order to receive the certificate for completing the course.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Monitor the Kubernetes platform

Primary Audience

This intermediate level course is designed for DevOps and SREs who want to start proactively monitoring their Kubernetes deployments with Datadog.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for this course are the following:

  • Completion of the Learning Environment course
  • Learners should be comfortable with the main Datadog products and how to navigate the Datadog app
  • A basic understanding of Kubernetes is recommended
  • The Datadog Quick Start course is recommended
  • The Agent on Docker course is recommended
  • Learners should also understand how web applications work, and be familiar with the notion of APIs

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 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

This course has been replaced with a new updated version. This course is closed to new enrollees. Please enroll in the new course.

Course Curriculum

    1. Introduction to Kubernetes Monitoring

    1. Lab: Install the Datadog Agent

    1. Lab: Tagging

    1. Lab: Logs on Kubernetes

    1. Lab: APM on Kubernetes

    1. Lab: Kubernetes Platform Metrics

Introduction to Monitoring Kubernetes

  • 2 hours to complete
  • 6 Lessons
  • Intermediate