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What advantages did the Terraform-based Datadog automation provide over manual monitor creation?
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Manual monitor creation was time-consuming and prone to inconsistencies. By leveraging Terraform, John ensured monitors were deployed programmatically with reusable modules. A shared Git-based configuration file facilitated easy updates, while Python scripts dynamically adjusted Terraform variables. This streamlined process significantly reduced human error, improved efficiency, and enabled rapid scaling of monitoring infrastructure. Terraform automation eliminated manual errors, reduced operational overhead, and enhanced the scalability of Datadog monitoring.