What is the recommended ingestion interval for sending custom metrics to optimize DDU consumption?

The recommended ingestion interval for sending custom metrics to optimize Digital Data Unit (DDU) consumption is 1 minute. This interval strikes a balance between providing sufficient granularity in data reporting and minimizing the overhead associated with constant data ingestion.

Sending metrics too frequently, such as every 10 seconds or even 30 seconds, can lead to excessive data being ingested, which may result in higher DDU consumption. This can be inefficient and costly, especially when the additional granularity may not provide significant analytical value.

On the other hand, longer intervals, such as 5 minutes, could cause a loss of timely insights necessary for monitoring and troubleshooting. Therefore, the 1-minute interval is often seen as an optimal compromise. It allows organizations to capture changes in their custom metrics effectively while keeping DDU consumption manageable and cost-effective.