Packaging change·Aug 31 → Sep 7, 2026·Week 37, 2026·Cloud & DevOps
Datadog redefines "billable host" as full DB instance, not...
FAQ renamed 'database host' to 'billable host', redefining it as a database instance (self-hosted or cloud-managed) running one or more logical databases, not just any monitored physical/virtual server.
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FAQ renamed 'database host' to 'billable host', redefining it as a database instance (self-hosted or cloud-managed) running one or more logical databases, not just any monitored physical/virtual server.
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FAQ renamed 'database host' to 'billable host', redefining it as a database instance (self-hosted or cloud-managed) running one or more logical databases, not just any monitored physical/virtual server.
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