Keep Datadog downtime aligned with maintenance changes
When a maintenance meeting moves, carry the new schedule into Datadog so alert suppression can match the plan.
Trigger
Event Updated
Triggers when an existing Google Calendar event is modified. Returns the event ID, change type, and the specific fields that changed with their previous and new values.
Action
Create downtime
Creates a new downtime in datadog to suppress alerts during maintenance windows or planned outages. useful for preventing false alarms during deployments or maintenance.
Why this helps
A moved maintenance window can leave Datadog suppressing alerts at the wrong time or not suppressing them when planned work begins.
- Prompts Datadog downtime setup when maintenance timing changes.
- Reduces mismatches between the calendar plan and alert suppression schedule.
- Keeps planned work and its monitoring window connected.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Calendar and Datadog once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a clear name.
- 3Tell Notis to create Datadog downtime when a maintenance event changes, using the updated schedule details available in the trigger.
- 4Pick Event Updated as the trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real maintenance event update and review the resulting downtime.
Questions about this workflow
What event data is available?
Event Updated returns the event ID, change type, and specific fields that changed, with their previous and new values.
Will every calendar update create downtime?
The instruction should describe which updates indicate a maintenance schedule change. Review a real example to confirm Notis can distinguish those changes from unrelated edits.
What must be in the update for Datadog downtime?
Downtime requires a usable maintenance window. The updated event needs to provide enough timing information for the action.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Calendar to Datadog. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Calendar triggers
Datadog actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Dashboard
Create a dashboard in datadog. dashboards provide customizable visualizations for monitoring your infrastructure, applications, and business metrics in a unified view.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create downtime
Creates a new downtime in datadog to suppress alerts during maintenance windows or planned outages. useful for preventing false alarms during deployments or maintenance.
Attendee Response Changed
Polling trigger that fires when any attendee's RSVP changes to accepted, declined, or tentative. Returns attendee info and current status.
Create event
Creates a new event in datadog. events are useful for tracking deployments, outages, configuration changes, and other important occurrences.
Event Canceled or Deleted
Triggers when a Google Calendar event is cancelled or deleted. Returns minimal data: event_id, summary (if available), and cancellation timestamp.
Create monitor
Creates a new datadog monitor to track metrics, logs, or other data sources with configurable alerting thresholds and notifications.
Event Starting Soon
Triggers when a calendar event is within a configured number of minutes from starting. Returns event details, time remaining, attendees, and join links when available.
Create SLO
Create a service level objective (slo) in datadog. slos help you define and track reliability targets for your services, enabling data-driven decisions about service quality and reliability investments.
Calendar Event Changes
**SOON TO BE DEPRECATED** - Use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger) instead. Real-time webhook trigger for calendar event changes. Returns event metadata only. For full event data, use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger).
Create Synthetic API Test
Create a synthetic api test in datadog. creates a new synthetic api test that continuously monitors api endpoints from multiple locations worldwide. useful for proactive monitoring of api uptime, performance, and functionality.
Event Created
Polling trigger that fires when a new calendar event is created. Returns event ID, summary, start/end times, and organizer info.
Create Webhook
Create a webhook in datadog. webhooks enable you to receive notifications from datadog monitors and alerts to external services and applications.
Calendar Event Sync
Polling trigger that returns full event data including details, attendees, and metadata. For real-time notifications with basic info, use Calendar Event Changes (webhook).
Delete Dashboard
Delete a dashboard in datadog. permanently removes a dashboard from your organization. this action cannot be undone. use with caution.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Google Calendar and Datadog, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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