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Database Latency Spike Response

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How would you approach a situation where a database service is experiencing latency spikes at Datadog?

Explain how you would assess the incident, use Datadog monitoring to identify contributing factors, coordinate with relevant engineering teams, mitigate customer impact, and confirm recovery. Include your escalation criteria, communication approach, and follow-up actions to prevent recurrence.