Configuring a Monitor for Deadlock Detection in Datadog

Created 21 Jan 2022, Updated 21 Jan 2022

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This guide gives step by step instructions how a deadlock alert can be created by using a monitor in Datadog.

Step 1: Go to the Monitors View in Datadog and choose New Monitor.

Step 2: Scroll to the bottom and choose Import Monitor from JSON.

Step 3: Paste JSON content in field and save.