Datadog Fundamentals free question 5 / 10 · Domain 2: Infrastructure Development
What do you need before installing the Datadog Agent?
- A Datadog account and your Datadog API key
- An application key, created in advance
- A monitor that is already set up for the new host
- A finished dashboard that the Agent will feed
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Answer: A
Why this is correct
The Installation section lists the prerequisites: "Create a Datadog account" and "Have your Datadog API key on hand."
Why the other options are wrong
"An application key, created in advance" … The Agent needs an API key, which associates its data with your organization. An application key is not what the installation asks for.
"A finished dashboard that the Agent will feed" … No dashboard is needed beforehand. Dashboards can be created at any time once data arrives.
"A monitor that is already set up for the new host" … Monitors can be created after the host reports data. They are not a prerequisite for installation.
Key point
The API key goes into the Agent configuration, otherwise the data cannot be associated with your organization. Fleet Automation offers an in-app workflow to install and configure the Agent.
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