New in Datadog: Add context to request traces with host metrics

Datadog introduces a new feature called Host Info in its Application Performance Monitoring (APM) platform to provide immediate infrastructure-level context for service requests. The Host Info panel displays host system metrics and tags alongside request traces, allowing users to trace requests end-to-end across their infrastructure. This integration of APM and metrics enhances full-stack observability without the need for multiple monitoring tools. The Host Info panel also provides additional context by showing system metrics and tags related to a selected span in a trace. This feature aims to speed up application troubleshooting by reducing time spent searching for root causes of issues, ultimately improving system behavior understanding and guiding root cause analysis during performance problems. Existing Datadog customers can access the Host Info panel from APM, while new users can try it out with a free 14-day trial.