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Connection Guide

Connect Datadog (Audit Trail and Logs) Without Breaking the Audit Trail

Use this guide to connect Datadog (Audit Trail and Logs) or confirm the export-based path that fits your environment. Aurora keeps source, timestamps, ownership, and collection history attached so the first run becomes reusable proof instead of one-off setup work.

Connector Summary
Connection typeLog collection
CategoryLogging
Checklist2 steps
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First-Run Checklist

Use this sequence to connect Datadog (Audit Trail and Logs) and make sure the first collection lands cleanly.

  1. 1
    Create Datadog API key and application key.
  2. 2
    Validate by listing audit events.

Credentials and Secrets

The keys, secrets, or tokens Aurora uses to authenticate and collect proof.

api_keyapplication_key

Recommended Access

Aurora only asks for the minimum read access needed for collection and checks.

Access requirements depend on the collection mode and scope you choose.