Understand your Kubernetes and ECS spend with Datadog Cloud Cost Management

This Datadog article details how to effectively monitor Karpenter, the open-source Kubernetes cluster autoscaler, using Datadog's monitoring and logging capabilities. It explains how to leverage custom metrics and logs to gain visibility into Karpenter's provisioning decisions, node health, and resource utilization, ultimately helping users optimize cluster costs and performance. The guide focuses on setting up Datadog agents and utilizing pre-built dashboards for quick insights into Karpenter's behavior.