Dynatrace has introduced out-of-the-box support for monitoring Apache Kafka processes with its SaaS/Managed version 1.155, automatically recognizing Kafka processes and gathering metrics at both the process and cluster levels. Kafka, known for being a fast, scalable, and durable open-source message bus, benefits from Dynatrace's ability to group all Kafka processes into a single process group, allowing users to view the health of all components on one page. The system provides insights into cluster metrics, such as partition and controller statuses, and allows users to customize anomaly detection settings to identify and address performance problems. The integration extends to monitoring Kafka's consumer, producer, and connect components through Dynatrace's OneAgent, offering a comprehensive view of Kafka's operational metrics, including latency, throughput, and replication details. Users are encouraged to provide feedback and engage with ongoing Kafka developments through Dynatrace's Open Q&A platform.