From 5605c9cdb262557e28f427ef5ab179b0c0d03156 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nerda-codes Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:28:49 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] docs(add): add data export docs --- pages/cockpit/concepts.mdx | 15 ++++ pages/cockpit/faq.mdx | 71 +-------------- pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx | 87 +++++++++++++++++++ pages/cockpit/menu.ts | 8 ++ .../reference-content/cockpit-pricing.mdx | 79 +++++++++++++++++ 5 files changed, 192 insertions(+), 68 deletions(-) create mode 100644 pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx create mode 100644 pages/cockpit/reference-content/cockpit-pricing.mdx diff --git a/pages/cockpit/concepts.mdx b/pages/cockpit/concepts.mdx index f3c62ec675..55a6a084a0 100644 --- a/pages/cockpit/concepts.mdx +++ b/pages/cockpit/concepts.mdx @@ -60,6 +60,12 @@ Contacts define who gets notified when an alert is triggered or [resolved](#reso Custom data is any data (metrics, logs or traces) that you may push to Cockpit. It can be data collected from your applications hosted at Scaleway or elsewhere. +## Data exports + +Data exports allow you to automatically forward Scaleway metrics and logs from Cockpit to external tools. Only [products integrated into Cockpit](/cockpit/reference-content/cockpit-product-integration) are eligible and keep in mind that not all products provide logs. +Exports start **from the moment they are created**, meaning data collected beforehand is not included in the export. +Exports are configured **per data source** (per region/Project). To export data from several regions or Projects, you must create one export per data source. You can also create multiple exports per data source if you want to send data to different [export destinations](#export-destination). + ## Data sources Data sources are regionalized backends that allow you to store and fetch your metrics, logs, and traces. By default, **Scaleway data sources** are enabled if you are using [Scaleway resources integrated with Cockpit](/cockpit/reference-content/cockpit-limitations/#product-integration-into-cockpit) on your Project. @@ -90,6 +96,15 @@ An endpoint is the point of entry in a communication channel when two systems ar - Sending metrics, logs and traces for Scaleway resources or personal data using an external path is a billable feature. In addition, any data that you push yourself is billed, even if you send data from Scaleway products. Refer to the [product pricing](https://www.scaleway.com/en/pricing/managed-services/#cockpit) for more information. +## Export destination + +Export destinations are external endpoints or tools where Cockpit sends your metrics and logs. Cockpit supports the following destinations: + +- Datadog: requires your Datadog website URL and API key. +- OpenTelemetry endpoints: any OTLP/HTTP-compatible URL. You can add custom headers (tokens, metadata). + +You can create several exports per data source to send data to different tools or environments. + ## Grafana users A Grafana user is any individual who can log in to [Grafana](https://grafana.com). Each user is associated with a role. There are two types of roles a user can have: diff --git a/pages/cockpit/faq.mdx b/pages/cockpit/faq.mdx index 362723aec5..5702619e9c 100644 --- a/pages/cockpit/faq.mdx +++ b/pages/cockpit/faq.mdx @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ title: Cockpit FAQ description: Discover Scaleway's Cockpit dates: - validation: 2025-08-28 + validation: 2025-11-28 productIcon: CockpitProductIcon --- @@ -41,74 +41,9 @@ If you are using Scaleway's preconfigured dashboards in Grafana, make sure you h ## Pricing and billing -### How am I billed for using Cockpit with my Scaleway data? +### How am I billed for using Cockpit and its features? -Scaleway data is collected and available in Cockpit for free. - -Retention is also free as long as it stays within the default period: 31 days for metrics and 7 days for logs. Data stored beyond the default period will incur charges based on daily storage volume. -You can [adjust the retention period](/cockpit/how-to/change-data-retention) from 1 day (for logs) or 31 days (for metrics) to 5 years. Refer to the [dedicated documentation](/cockpit/concepts/#retention) for more information on available retention periods. - -### How am I billed for using Cockpit with custom data? - -Sending custom data to Cockpit incurs ingestion costs. - -Retention of custom data is free within the default period: 31 days for custom metrics and 7 days for custom logs and traces. Data stored beyond the default period will incur charges based on daily storage volume. You can [adjust the retention period](/cockpit/how-to/change-data-retention) from 1 day to 5 years. - -Ingestion of custom data is billed as follows: - -- Custom metrics are billed €0.15 per million samples of metrics ingested -- Custom logs are billed €0.35 per GB ingested -- Custom traces are billed €0.35 per GB ingested - -Scaleway applies volume discounts to bill custom metrics. This means that the monthly pricing for custom metrics will be calculated in levels. **Scaleway applies six levels of volume discounts.** - -| Levels | Range | Monthly pricing with volume discounts | -|--------------|----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------| -| Level one | From 0 to 10 billion custom metrics | €0.15 per million samples | -| Level two | From 10 to 25 billion custom metrics | €0.13 per million samples | -| Level three | From 25 to 50 billion custom metrics | €0.12 per million samples | -| Level four | From 50 to 100 billion custom metrics | €0.11 per million samples | -| Level five | From 100 to 200 billion custom metrics | €0.10 per million samples | -| Level six | From 200 billion custom metrics and beyond | €0.08 per million samples | - - -Here is an example of how you would be billed for **sending 52 billion custom metrics samples per month**: - -- 10 billion samples at €0.15 per million samples: €1.500 -- 15 billion samples at €0.13 per million samples: €1.950 -- 25 billion samples at €0.12 per million samples: €3.000 -- 2 billion samples at €0.11 per million samples: €220 - -**Total:** €6.670 per month with volume discounts instead of €7.800 without volume discounts. - -Refer to our [documentation on understanding and managing Cockpit ingestion to reduce costs](/cockpit/reference-content/understanding-cockpit-usage/) for more information on how to reduce extra costs when ingesting custom data. - -### How am I billed for increasing data retention period? - -All ingested data, whether from Scaleway or custom sources, is retained for free within the default periods: -- Metrics: 31 days -- Logs and traces: 7 days - -**Data stored beyond the default period will incur charges based on daily storage volume**: - -- Metrics: €0.0002 per 10 million samples/day -- Logs and traces: €0.002 per GB/day - -If you delete your data source or reduce its retention period below the default value, data will be deleted and you will no longer be charged for extended retention. - - - ## See custom retention pricing examples - ### For 10 days of retention - If you ingest an average of **2 GB of logs daily** and increase retention to **10 days**. Retention is free for the first **7 days**, so you are only charged for the extra **3 days**: - - **Monthly estimated cost:** - `retention_cost` = 2 GB x (10 - 7) x 0.002€ x 30 days = 0.36€/month - - ### For 90 days of retention - If you extend retention to **90 days**, you are charged for the extra **83 days** beyond the free period: - **Monthly estimated cost:** - `retention_cost` = 2 GB x (90 - 7) x 0.002€ x 30 days = 9.96€/month - +Refer to the dedicated [Cockpit pricing information](/cockpit/reference-content/cockpit-pricing) page for a detailed explanation on Cockpit pricing. ## Usage and management diff --git a/pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx b/pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..ed04b0e050 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,87 @@ +--- +title: How to manage data exports +description: Learn how to create, update and delete Cockpit metrics and logs data exports +dates: + validation: 2025-11-24 + posted: 2025-11-24 +--- +import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx' + + +This page shows you how to create, update and delete Cockpit [data exports](/cockpit/concepts/#data-exports) from the Scaleway console. + + + + - A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com) + - [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Project + - Created Scaleway products integrated into Cockpit or created custom data sources + + + + - Data exports only concern Scaleway metrics and logs, and only for [Scaleway products integrated into Cockpit](/cockpit/reference-content/cockpit-product-integration). Some products export metrics but do not generate logs. + - Data collection begins only once the export is created. Any data collected beforehand will not be included in the export. + + + +## How to create a data export + +1. Click **Cockpit** in the **Monitoring** section of the [console](https://console.scaleway.com/) side menu. The **Cockpit** overview page displays. +2. Click the **Data sources** tab. +3. Click the **Settings** icon. The data source's **Overview** tab displays. +4. Click **Create** under the **Data exports** section. +5. Choose an export destination: + + + + 6. Enter the URL of your Datadog website in the **URL** field. + + 7. Enter your Datadog API key in the **Datadog API Key** field. + + + 6. Enter your Open Telemetry endpoint in the **URL** field. + 7. Click **+ Add header** to add a header and attach extra information, like credentials or metadata, to your HTTP requests. + 8. Enter your token in the **Key** field. + 9. Enter your token value in the **Value** field. + 10. Optionally, click **+ Add header** to add more headers. + + +6. In the **Products** drop-down, choose products whose metrics/logs you want to export. + + - Only products that provide metrics/logs to Cockpit are eligible for export. Find out which products are eligible in the [dedicated documentation](/cockpit/reference-content/cockpit-product-integration). + - Selecting **All current and future products** means that all present Scaleway resources sending metrics/logs to Cockpit, and any future ones you create, will automatically be exported. + +7. In the **Data export details** section, enter a name for your data export, and optionally add a description. +8. Review your purchase summary and click **Create data export** to confirm. + +Your export displays in your data source's **Settings** tab, under the **Data exports** section. + + + - The volume of exported data can vary over time, depending on your infrastructure and workload. For example, creating more Instances increases metrics, and busy Serverless Functions generate more logs. + - Data exports are created at the **data source level**. If you want to export data from several regions or Projects, you must create one export per region/Project. + - You can create multiple exports per data source if needed (e.g., sending data to different external tools). + + +## How to update a data export + +1. Click **Cockpit** in the **Monitoring** section of the [console](https://console.scaleway.com/) side menu. The **Cockpit** overview page displays. +2. Click the **Data sources** tab, then the data source you want to edit the export of. +3. Click the **Settings** tab. +4. Click the icon next to the data export you want to edit, then click **Edit**. +5. Edit your data export as necessary, then click **Edit data export** to confirm. + +## How to delete a data export + +1. Click **Cockpit** in the **Monitoring** section of the [console](https://console.scaleway.com/) side menu. The **Cockpit** overview page displays. +2. Click the **Data sources** tab, then the data source you want to delete the export of. +3. Click the **Settings** tab. +4. Click the icon next to the data export you want to delete. A pop-up appears. +5. Type **DELETE** and click **Delete export** to confirm. + + + - Deleting an export stops forwarding data to the export destination. + - Deletion may take a few minutes before the change becomes fully effective. + + +## How to monitor data exports + +You can monitor your data exports in real time from your Cockpit Grafana dashboard. You are responsible for how your exported data is used and for any changes in resource volume. Adding resources naturally increases the number of generated metrics and logs, and exported volume may fluctuate even without manual action (for example, autoscaling creates additional resources, and therefore, more data to export). diff --git a/pages/cockpit/menu.ts b/pages/cockpit/menu.ts index 004d7c4087..1ae8d2faed 100644 --- a/pages/cockpit/menu.ts +++ b/pages/cockpit/menu.ts @@ -50,6 +50,10 @@ export const cockpitMenu = { label: 'Create a custom data source', slug: 'create-external-data-sources', }, + { + label: 'Manage data exports', + slug: 'manage-data-exports', + }, { label: 'Change data retention period', slug: 'change-data-retention', @@ -108,6 +112,10 @@ export const cockpitMenu = { label: 'Cockpit capabilities and limits', slug: 'cockpit-limitations', }, + { + label: 'Cockpit pricing information', + slug: 'cockpit-pricing', + }, { label: 'Cockpit supported API endpoints for data source management', diff --git a/pages/cockpit/reference-content/cockpit-pricing.mdx b/pages/cockpit/reference-content/cockpit-pricing.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..3cd7b5aa8c --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/cockpit/reference-content/cockpit-pricing.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,79 @@ +--- +title: Cockpit pricing information +description: Find out how you will be billed for using Cockpit and its features with custom and Scaleway data +tags: observability cockpit pricing billing +dates: + validation: 2025-11-27 + posted: 2025-11-27 +--- + +This page provides information about how you will be billed for using Cockpit and its features with custom and Scaleway data. + + +## Billing information for using Cockpit with Scaleway data + +Scaleway data is collected and available in Cockpit for free. + +Retention is also free as long as it stays within the default period: 31 days for metrics and 7 days for logs. Data stored beyond the default period will incur charges based on daily storage volume. +You can [adjust the retention period](/cockpit/how-to/change-data-retention) from 1 day (for logs) or 31 days (for metrics) to 5 years. Refer to the [dedicated documentation](/cockpit/concepts/#retention) for more information on available retention periods. + +## Billing information for using Cockpit with custom data + +Sending custom data to Cockpit incurs ingestion costs. + +Retention of custom data is free within the default period: 31 days for custom metrics and 7 days for custom logs and traces. Data stored beyond the default period will incur charges based on daily storage volume. You can [adjust the retention period](/cockpit/how-to/change-data-retention) from 1 day to 5 years. + +Ingestion of custom data is billed as follows: + +- Custom metrics are billed €0.15 per million samples of metrics ingested +- Custom logs are billed €0.35 per GB ingested +- Custom traces are billed €0.35 per GB ingested + +Scaleway applies volume discounts to bill custom metrics. This means that the monthly pricing for custom metrics will be calculated in levels. **Scaleway applies six levels of volume discounts.** + +| Levels | Range | Monthly pricing with volume discounts | +|--------------|----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------| +| Level one | From 0 to 10 billion custom metrics | €0.15 per million samples | +| Level two | From 10 to 25 billion custom metrics | €0.13 per million samples | +| Level three | From 25 to 50 billion custom metrics | €0.12 per million samples | +| Level four | From 50 to 100 billion custom metrics | €0.11 per million samples | +| Level five | From 100 to 200 billion custom metrics | €0.10 per million samples | +| Level six | From 200 billion custom metrics and beyond | €0.08 per million samples | + + +Here is an example of how you would be billed for **sending 52 billion custom metrics samples per month**: + +- 10 billion samples at €0.15 per million samples: €1.500 +- 15 billion samples at €0.13 per million samples: €1.950 +- 25 billion samples at €0.12 per million samples: €3.000 +- 2 billion samples at €0.11 per million samples: €220 + +**Total:** €6.670 per month with volume discounts instead of €7.800 without volume discounts. + +Refer to our [documentation on understanding and managing Cockpit ingestion to reduce costs](/cockpit/reference-content/understanding-cockpit-usage/) for more information on how to reduce extra costs when ingesting custom data. + +## Billing information for increasing data retention period + +All ingested data, whether from Scaleway or custom sources, is retained for free within the default periods: +- Metrics: 31 days +- Logs and traces: 7 days + +**Data stored beyond the default period will incur charges based on daily storage volume**: + +- Metrics: €0.0002 per 10 million samples/day +- Logs and traces: €0.002 per GB/day + +If you delete your data source or reduce its retention period below the default value, data will be deleted and you will no longer be charged for extended retention. + +### See custom retention pricing examples + +| For 10 days of retention | For 90 days of retention | +|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| +| Say you ingest an average of **2 GB of logs daily** and increase retention to **10 days**.

Retention is free for the first **7 days**, so you are only charged for the extra **3 days**.

**Monthly estimated cost:**

`retention_cost` = 2 GB x (10 - 7) x 0.002€ x 30 days = 0.36€/month | If you extend retention to **90 days**, you are charged for the extra **83 days** beyond the free period.

**Monthly estimated cost:**

`retention_cost` = 2 GB x (90 - 7) x 0.002€ x 30 days = 9.96€/month | +| | | + +## Billing information for Cockpit data exports + +Data exports are free of charge during the beta period. After that, you will be billed based on the volume of data exported. + +You are responsible for how your exported data is used and for any changes in resource volume. Adding resources naturally increases the number of generated metrics and logs, and exported volume may fluctuate even without manual action (for example, autoscaling creates additional resources, and therefore, more data to export). From 921fb4382f884c044657d99579f2e99bf60937c3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nerda-codes Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:21:54 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] docs(add): style --- pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx b/pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx index ed04b0e050..13a7caa70f 100644 --- a/pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx +++ b/pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx @@ -84,4 +84,6 @@ Your export displays in your data source's **Settings** tab, under the **Data ex ## How to monitor data exports -You can monitor your data exports in real time from your Cockpit Grafana dashboard. You are responsible for how your exported data is used and for any changes in resource volume. Adding resources naturally increases the number of generated metrics and logs, and exported volume may fluctuate even without manual action (for example, autoscaling creates additional resources, and therefore, more data to export). +You can monitor your data exports in real time from your Cockpit Grafana dashboard. + +You are **responsible for how your exported data is used** and for **any changes in resource volume**. Adding resources naturally increases the number of generated metrics and logs, and exported volume may fluctuate even without manual action (for example, autoscaling creates additional resources, and therefore, more data to export). From 313a9f7921a796c209c81b90e424ea0df598aaaf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?N=C3=A9da?= <87707325+nerda-codes@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2025 11:14:22 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] doc(add): review from jess & sophie Co-authored-by: Jessica <113192637+jcirinosclwy@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: sfinet-scw --- pages/cockpit/concepts.mdx | 4 +-- pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx | 25 ++++++++++++------- .../reference-content/cockpit-pricing.mdx | 11 ++++---- 3 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/pages/cockpit/concepts.mdx b/pages/cockpit/concepts.mdx index 55a6a084a0..327be216b2 100644 --- a/pages/cockpit/concepts.mdx +++ b/pages/cockpit/concepts.mdx @@ -62,9 +62,9 @@ Custom data is any data (metrics, logs or traces) that you may push to Cockpit. ## Data exports -Data exports allow you to automatically forward Scaleway metrics and logs from Cockpit to external tools. Only [products integrated into Cockpit](/cockpit/reference-content/cockpit-product-integration) are eligible and keep in mind that not all products provide logs. +Data exports allow you to automatically forward Scaleway metrics and logs from Cockpit to external tools. Only [products integrated into Cockpit](/cockpit/reference-content/cockpit-product-integration) are eligible, and keep in mind that not all products provide logs. Exports start **from the moment they are created**, meaning data collected beforehand is not included in the export. -Exports are configured **per data source** (per region/Project). To export data from several regions or Projects, you must create one export per data source. You can also create multiple exports per data source if you want to send data to different [export destinations](#export-destination). +Exports are configured **per data source** (per region/Project). To export data from multiple regions or Projects, you must create one export per data source. You can also create multiple exports per data source if you want to send data to different [export destinations](#export-destination). ## Data sources diff --git a/pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx b/pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx index 13a7caa70f..eb279f4bbc 100644 --- a/pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx +++ b/pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: How to manage data exports -description: Learn how to create, update and delete Cockpit metrics and logs data exports +description: Learn how to create, update, and delete Cockpit metrics and logs data exports dates: validation: 2025-11-24 posted: 2025-11-24 @@ -8,13 +8,13 @@ dates: import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx' -This page shows you how to create, update and delete Cockpit [data exports](/cockpit/concepts/#data-exports) from the Scaleway console. +This page shows you how to create, update, and delete Cockpit [data exports](/cockpit/concepts/#data-exports) from the Scaleway console. - A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com) - [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Project - - Created Scaleway products integrated into Cockpit or created custom data sources + - Created [Scaleway products integrated into Cockpit](/cockpit/reference-content/cockpit-product-integration/) @@ -26,14 +26,19 @@ This page shows you how to create, update and delete Cockpit [data exports](/coc ## How to create a data export 1. Click **Cockpit** in the **Monitoring** section of the [console](https://console.scaleway.com/) side menu. The **Cockpit** overview page displays. -2. Click the **Data sources** tab. -3. Click the **Settings** icon. The data source's **Overview** tab displays. -4. Click **Create** under the **Data exports** section. +2. In the **Region** drop-down, select the region where your resources are located. +3. Click the **Data sources** tab. +4. Click the **Settings** icon of the Scaleway data source (metrics or logs), from which you want to export data. The data source's **Overview** tab displays. +5. Click **Create** under the **Data exports** section. + + + If you have already created an export, navigate to your data source's **Settings** tab and click **Create export** in the dedicated section. + 5. Choose an export destination: - 6. Enter the URL of your Datadog website in the **URL** field. + 6. Enter the URL of your Datadog site in the **URL** field. For example `https://api.datadoghq.eu/` for metrics or `https://http-intake.logs.datadoghq.eu/` for logs. 7. Enter your Datadog API key in the **Datadog API Key** field. @@ -59,12 +64,14 @@ Your export displays in your data source's **Settings** tab, under the **Data ex - The volume of exported data can vary over time, depending on your infrastructure and workload. For example, creating more Instances increases metrics, and busy Serverless Functions generate more logs. - Data exports are created at the **data source level**. If you want to export data from several regions or Projects, you must create one export per region/Project. - You can create multiple exports per data source if needed (e.g., sending data to different external tools). + - Export creation may take a few minutes to complete and start exporting data to your endpoint. + - Scaleway products may send metrics at different intervals (1 or 5 minutes). ## How to update a data export 1. Click **Cockpit** in the **Monitoring** section of the [console](https://console.scaleway.com/) side menu. The **Cockpit** overview page displays. -2. Click the **Data sources** tab, then the data source you want to edit the export of. +2. Click the **Data sources** tab, then the Scaleway data source you want to edit the export of. 3. Click the **Settings** tab. 4. Click the icon next to the data export you want to edit, then click **Edit**. 5. Edit your data export as necessary, then click **Edit data export** to confirm. @@ -86,4 +93,4 @@ Your export displays in your data source's **Settings** tab, under the **Data ex You can monitor your data exports in real time from your Cockpit Grafana dashboard. -You are **responsible for how your exported data is used** and for **any changes in resource volume**. Adding resources naturally increases the number of generated metrics and logs, and exported volume may fluctuate even without manual action (for example, autoscaling creates additional resources, and therefore, more data to export). +You are **responsible for how your exported data is used** and for **any changes in resource volume**. Adding resources naturally increases the number of generated metrics and logs, and the exported volume may fluctuate even without manual action (for example, autoscaling creates additional resources, resulting in more data to export). diff --git a/pages/cockpit/reference-content/cockpit-pricing.mdx b/pages/cockpit/reference-content/cockpit-pricing.mdx index 3cd7b5aa8c..b14757e165 100644 --- a/pages/cockpit/reference-content/cockpit-pricing.mdx +++ b/pages/cockpit/reference-content/cockpit-pricing.mdx @@ -7,14 +7,13 @@ dates: posted: 2025-11-27 --- -This page provides information about how you will be billed for using Cockpit and its features with custom and Scaleway data. - +This page provides information on how you will be billed for using Cockpit and its features with custom and Scaleway data. ## Billing information for using Cockpit with Scaleway data Scaleway data is collected and available in Cockpit for free. -Retention is also free as long as it stays within the default period: 31 days for metrics and 7 days for logs. Data stored beyond the default period will incur charges based on daily storage volume. +Retention is also free as long as it stays within the default period of 31 days for metrics and 7 days for logs. Data stored beyond the default period will incur charges based on daily storage volume. You can [adjust the retention period](/cockpit/how-to/change-data-retention) from 1 day (for logs) or 31 days (for metrics) to 5 years. Refer to the [dedicated documentation](/cockpit/concepts/#retention) for more information on available retention periods. ## Billing information for using Cockpit with custom data @@ -63,17 +62,17 @@ All ingested data, whether from Scaleway or custom sources, is retained for free - Metrics: €0.0002 per 10 million samples/day - Logs and traces: €0.002 per GB/day -If you delete your data source or reduce its retention period below the default value, data will be deleted and you will no longer be charged for extended retention. +If you delete your data source or reduce its retention period below the default value, data will be deleted, and you will no longer be charged for extended retention. ### See custom retention pricing examples | For 10 days of retention | For 90 days of retention | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| -| Say you ingest an average of **2 GB of logs daily** and increase retention to **10 days**.

Retention is free for the first **7 days**, so you are only charged for the extra **3 days**.

**Monthly estimated cost:**

`retention_cost` = 2 GB x (10 - 7) x 0.002€ x 30 days = 0.36€/month | If you extend retention to **90 days**, you are charged for the extra **83 days** beyond the free period.

**Monthly estimated cost:**

`retention_cost` = 2 GB x (90 - 7) x 0.002€ x 30 days = 9.96€/month | +| Say you ingest an average of **2 GB of logs daily** and increase retention to **10 days**.

Retention is free for the first **7 days**, so you are only charged for the extra **3 days**.

**Monthly estimated cost:**

`retention_cost` = 2 GB x (10 - 7) x €0.002 x 30 days = €0.36/month | If you extend retention to **90 days**, you are charged for the extra **83 days** beyond the free period.

**Monthly estimated cost:**

`retention_cost` = 2 GB x (90 - 7) x €0.002 x 30 days = €9.96/month | | | | ## Billing information for Cockpit data exports Data exports are free of charge during the beta period. After that, you will be billed based on the volume of data exported. -You are responsible for how your exported data is used and for any changes in resource volume. Adding resources naturally increases the number of generated metrics and logs, and exported volume may fluctuate even without manual action (for example, autoscaling creates additional resources, and therefore, more data to export). +You are responsible for how your exported data is used and for any changes in resource volume. Adding resources naturally increases the number of generated metrics and logs, and the exported volume may fluctuate even without manual action (for example, autoscaling creates additional resources, resulting in more data to export). From e55dd9eec2a1270565d4d9f230dd91e3e41f6d64 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nerda-codes Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2025 11:45:45 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] docs(add): feedback --- pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx | 28 ++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx b/pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx index eb279f4bbc..5a31a8367b 100644 --- a/pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx +++ b/pages/cockpit/how-to/manage-data-exports.mdx @@ -30,33 +30,32 @@ This page shows you how to create, update, and delete Cockpit [data exports](/co 3. Click the **Data sources** tab. 4. Click the **Settings** icon of the Scaleway data source (metrics or logs), from which you want to export data. The data source's **Overview** tab displays. 5. Click **Create** under the **Data exports** section. - - If you have already created an export, navigate to your data source's **Settings** tab and click **Create export** in the dedicated section. + If you have already created an export, navigate to your data source's **Settings** tab and click **Create export** in the dedicated section. -5. Choose an export destination: +6. Choose an export destination: - 6. Enter the URL of your Datadog site in the **URL** field. For example `https://api.datadoghq.eu/` for metrics or `https://http-intake.logs.datadoghq.eu/` for logs. + - Enter the URL of your Datadog site in the **URL** field. For example `https://api.datadoghq.eu/` for metrics or `https://http-intake.logs.datadoghq.eu/` for logs. - 7. Enter your Datadog API key in the **Datadog API Key** field. + - Enter your Datadog API key in the **Datadog API Key** field. - 6. Enter your Open Telemetry endpoint in the **URL** field. - 7. Click **+ Add header** to add a header and attach extra information, like credentials or metadata, to your HTTP requests. - 8. Enter your token in the **Key** field. - 9. Enter your token value in the **Value** field. - 10. Optionally, click **+ Add header** to add more headers. + - Enter your Open Telemetry endpoint in the **URL** field. + - Click **+ Add header** to add a header and attach extra information, like credentials or metadata, to your HTTP requests. + - Enter your token in the **Key** field. + - Enter your token value in the **Value** field. + - Optionally, click **+ Add header** to add more headers. -6. In the **Products** drop-down, choose products whose metrics/logs you want to export. +7. In the **Products** drop-down, choose products whose metrics/logs you want to export. - Only products that provide metrics/logs to Cockpit are eligible for export. Find out which products are eligible in the [dedicated documentation](/cockpit/reference-content/cockpit-product-integration). - Selecting **All current and future products** means that all present Scaleway resources sending metrics/logs to Cockpit, and any future ones you create, will automatically be exported. -7. In the **Data export details** section, enter a name for your data export, and optionally add a description. -8. Review your purchase summary and click **Create data export** to confirm. +8. In the **Data export details** section, enter a name for your data export, and optionally add a description. +9. Review your purchase summary and click **Create data export** to confirm. Your export displays in your data source's **Settings** tab, under the **Data exports** section. @@ -64,7 +63,7 @@ Your export displays in your data source's **Settings** tab, under the **Data ex - The volume of exported data can vary over time, depending on your infrastructure and workload. For example, creating more Instances increases metrics, and busy Serverless Functions generate more logs. - Data exports are created at the **data source level**. If you want to export data from several regions or Projects, you must create one export per region/Project. - You can create multiple exports per data source if needed (e.g., sending data to different external tools). - - Export creation may take a few minutes to complete and start exporting data to your endpoint. + - During the beta period, export creation may take a few minutes (up to 30 minutes) to complete and start exporting data to your endpoint. - Scaleway products may send metrics at different intervals (1 or 5 minutes). @@ -94,3 +93,4 @@ Your export displays in your data source's **Settings** tab, under the **Data ex You can monitor your data exports in real time from your Cockpit Grafana dashboard. You are **responsible for how your exported data is used** and for **any changes in resource volume**. Adding resources naturally increases the number of generated metrics and logs, and the exported volume may fluctuate even without manual action (for example, autoscaling creates additional resources, resulting in more data to export). +Find out how data exports are billed in the [dedicated documentation page](/cockpit/reference-content/cockpit-pricing/#billing-information-for-cockpit-data-exports).