Announcing Support for AWS Lambda Functions running on AWS Graviton2 processors

AWS Graviton2 processors use the Arm architecture to provide high-efficiency and low-cost computing. Datadog has partnered with AWS to support new Graviton2 compute resources for Lambda functions, allowing users to monitor function performance alongside telemetry data from the rest of their stack. This enables users to determine whether Graviton2 is a good fit for their serverless workloads. Datadog's Lambda extension fully supports Arm-based architectures and automatically tags functions with key metadata, including architecture, which helps visualize and compare performance across different platforms. AWS reports that Graviton2-powered functions can experience up to 34% reduced duration and faster cold start times, making it an ideal choice for functions susceptible to frequent or long cold starts. Datadog will also generate real-time enhanced Lambda metrics, providing users with granular insights into function performance.