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Discover how to effectively track `threshold breaches` in Datadog with updated monitor queries. Learn to count violations and set triggers for alerts!
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Monitoring Latency Threshold Breaches in Datadog

In the world of application performance, latency is a critical metric. Monitoring it effectively can greatly enhance your ability to respond to performance issues. If you're using Datadog, you may find yourself needing to keep a close eye on latency thresholds to ensure your applications remain responsive.

The Challenge

You have a specific scenario where you need to monitor a latency threshold of 10,000 ms during put-operations on a map. You want to be notified if this threshold is breached at least 4 times within a 30 minute period. Changing your existing Datadog monitor query to accommodate this requirement is essential for timely alerts and system reliability.

Your Current Query

Currently, your monitor query looks like this:

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While this query does a great job of monitoring average latency, it does not track the number of breaches effectively over the specified period.

Solution: Setting Up the Right Monitors

To accurately count the threshold breaches, you will need to make some adjustments and potentially create additional monitors. Here’s how to do it step-by-step:

Step 1: Monitor Query Adjustment

Instead of focusing solely on average latency, you will create a new query to count the number of times the latency breaches the threshold within the last 30 minutes.

You can modify your original query as follows:

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This updated query counts the number of occurrences where the sum of latency exceeds the specified threshold within a 30-minute time frame.

Step 2: Setting Alert Criteria

Now that you count the breaches, the next step is to set up the alert criteria. You want to trigger the alert when this count exceeds 4 breaches. To do that, you can define the threshold in your Datadog monitor settings.

Threshold: Set to trigger an alert when the count of breaches is greater than or equal to 4.

Check Frequency: Make sure that the monitor checks the count every few minutes to ensure timely notifications.

Step 3: Create an Event Monitor (Optional)

For even more detailed insights, consider creating an event monitor in Datadog that links this latency monitor. It can serve as a tracker for the number of occurrences or breaches, giving you better visibility into performance issues over time.

Conclusion

By effectively using Datadog's monitoring capabilities, you can create precise queries that not only alert you on threshold breaches but also improve your system's performance management. With this setup, you ensure that your application remains responsive and that you're promptly informed of any significant latency issues.

Now, you’re ready to leverage Datadog for tracking the threshold breaches in your application!