Automated Network Diagnostics for Datadog Alerts
NetBrain integrates with Datadog to automate network diagnostics when alerts are triggered. Datadog detects anomalies, and NetBrain analyzes the live network path, validates intent, and runs diagnostic workflows. This helps teams quickly determine whether the network is involved and identify root cause without manual investigation.
From Signal to Automated Investigation
Datadog detects the symptom. NetBrain investigates the network.
Together, they connect observability signals with automated troubleshooting workflows, so teams can quickly determine whether the network is involved in the incident and identify the root cause.
How It Works
Why It Matters
Datadog excels at surfacing early signals such as anomalies, degraded performance, or infrastructure strain. However, determining whether the network is contributing to the issue often requires manual investigation.
By pairing Datadog’s observability with NetBrain’s automated diagnostic workflows, every alert can be quickly analyzed against the actual live network state.
- Automated network diagnostics triggered by observability alerts
- Context-rich troubleshooting across the live network path
- Faster root cause identification and reduced MTTR
"NetBrain automations allow this department to proactively find and fix configuration drift, security flaws, and potential application issues before they affect users."
"NetBrain is really a lifesaver. We have so many users who leverage the NetBrain data every day."
"When operations engineers want to troubleshoot an incident, assess the impact of a change, or to interact with devices in real time, they go to NetBrain."
Frequently Asked Questions
- What products and versions is this integration compatible with?
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Compatible with Datadog Monitors and Events (Webhook Trigger), NetBrain R12.1 and higher.
- How does Datadog integrate with network automation tools?
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Datadog detects anomalies and sends alert data via webhook. NetBrain uses this data to trigger automated diagnostics, map network paths, and analyze infrastructure behavior.
- What happens after a Datadog alert is triggered?
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NetBrain automatically runs diagnostics, validates network intent, and provides contextual insights to help identify root cause.
- Can Datadog perform network root cause analysis?
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Datadog surfaces anomalies and performance issues, but detailed network diagnostics and root cause validation require automation platforms like NetBrain.
- How does this reduce MTTR?
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Automation eliminates manual troubleshooting steps, allowing teams to move directly from alert detection to verified diagnosis.
- What is network path analysis in troubleshooting?
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It is the process of mapping traffic paths across devices to understand where issues occur and how they impact applications.
- Does this work in hybrid or multi-vendor environments?
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Yes. NetBrain operates across hybrid, cloud, and multi-vendor networks to provide consistent diagnostics.