Agent Check: Unbound

Overview

This check monitors Unbound through the Datadog Agent.

Get metrics from unbound service in real time to:

• Visualize and monitor unbound states

Setup

The Unbound check is not included in the Datadog Agent package, so you need to install it.

Installation

For Agent v7.21+ / v6.21+, follow the instructions below to install the Unbound check on your host. See Use Community Integrations to install with the Docker Agent or earlier versions of the Agent.

1. Run the following command to install the Agent integration:

   datadog-agent integration install -t datadog-unbound==<INTEGRATION_VERSION>

2. Configure your integration similar to core integrations.

Configuration

1. Edit the unbound.d/conf.yaml file, in the conf.d/ folder at the root of your Agent's configuration directory to start collecting unbound metrics. See the sample unbound.d/conf.yaml for all available configuration options.

2. Restart the Agent.

Validation

Run the Agent's status subcommand and look for unbound under the Checks section.

Data Collected

Metrics

See metadata.csv for a list of metrics provided by this integration.

Events

The Unbound check does not include any events.

Service Checks

See service_checks.json for a list of service checks provided by this integration.

Troubleshooting

Need help? Contact Datadog support.