August 2017 Summaries

The update introduces a variety of enhancements and new features across multiple platforms and technologies, including OneAgent's Java class search and method lookup, support for Apache HTTP Core Server, and beta support for Jetty custom handlers. On the .NET front, there is added support for HTTPClient in both .NET and .NET Core, while the Go language sees its initial beta release for automated monitoring of Go metrics. Node.js advancements include full async-await support for Node v8 and MySQL support, while PHP benefits from the beta release of Varnish cache monitoring for various Varnish versions. General improvements include certified deployment of OneAgent on OpenShift via the Red Hat Container Catalog, enhancements in detection and data retrieval for various systems like WebSphere on AIX, and customized naming and logging options for Cloud Foundry applications. Security Gateway updates feature improved diagnostic logs and SSL support for OpenStack, alongside the removal of the proxy role from Security Gateways.

Dynatrace offers a sophisticated feature called Compare view, which addresses the challenge of comparing metric trends across different time frames in performance monitoring. By selecting Transactions & services from the navigation menu, users can access the Compare view to analyze critical service-request metrics such as response time, failures, CPU, and load across two different time frames. The interface allows for interactive adjustments, including zooming in/out and selecting specific performance percentiles for a detailed comparison. In practice, the Compare view has been used to identify performance issues, such as in a case where the AdsForBlog request showed a median response time that was significantly slower compared to the base time frame, and an increased failure rate for the CalculateRecommendations request. The view also enables users to delve into the performance details of specific requests and instances, which helps in diagnosing potential root causes of performance problems. Upcoming enhancements promise further improvements to this feature.