Dynatrace Pro Certification Practice Exam

What is the maximum threshold for CPU/memory usage or network traffic to report on a process in Dynatrace?

1. 10% in 5 minutes

2. 5% in 5 minutes

3. 15% in 5 minutes

4. 20% in 5 minutes

The correct answer is: 5% in 5 minutes

The maximum threshold for reporting on a process in Dynatrace for CPU/memory usage or network traffic is designed to ensure that the monitoring system captures significant changes without generating unnecessary noise from minor fluctuations. Setting a threshold at 5% over a 5-minute period is a conservative approach that allows for monitoring while filtering out transient spikes that might not indicate a genuine issue. This threshold balances the sensitivity of alerts with the need to avoid alarm fatigue, where users might become desensitized to alerts if they trigger too frequently for trivial issues. By requiring a consistent and sustained usage increase of 5% over five minutes, Dynatrace aims to provide users with relevant notifications regarding their processes while ensuring that alerts reflect meaningful performance degradation or resource allocation issues that require attention.