Introducing Host Maps: know thy infrastructure

Datadog has introduced a new feature called Host Maps that allows users to view all their hosts on one screen, grouped and filtered according to their preferences. The tool uses colors and shapes to make metrics easily understandable, helping users identify outliers, detect usage patterns, avoid resource problems, and manage infrastructure more effectively. Host Maps work at any scale and can be used for resource optimization, availability zone placement, and problem investigation. Users can group hosts by various dimensions such as instance type, role, or name to gain insights into their infrastructure and make informed decisions about managing it.