Integrate Datadog with a .NET Application

As mentioned in a previous post https://dev.to/kiranrongali/how-datadog-helps-developers-teams-kkg, we discussed how Datadog can benefit developers and teams. In this post, we'll focus on integrating it with a .NET application. Step 1: Create a Datadog Account 1. Go to https://www.datadoghq.com. 2. Sign up for a free trial. 3. Once logged in, choose your region (important for API keys and endpoints). Step 2: Install the Datadog Agent (on your dev machine, server, or container) Download the agent from Datadog Agent Downloads. Follow the OS-specific instructions: Windows: Run the .msi installer and enter your API Key during setup. Linux/macOS: Use the shell script provided.

Apr 21, 2025 - 18:58

As mentioned in a previous post https://dev.to/kiranrongali/how-datadog-helps-developers-teams-kkg, we discussed how Datadog can benefit developers and teams. In this post, we'll focus on integrating it with a .NET application.

1.  Go to https://www.datadoghq.com.
2.  Sign up for a free trial.
3.  Once logged in, choose your region (important for API keys and endpoints).

Step 2: Install the Datadog Agent (on your dev machine, server, or container)

Download the agent from Datadog Agent Downloads.
Follow the OS-specific instructions:
- Windows: Run the .msi installer and enter your API Key during setup.
- Linux/macOS: Use the shell script provided.