Company
Date Published
Author
Christian Schwendemann, Tomasz Rybczynski
Word count
919
Language
American English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Dynatrace offers an intuitive and streamlined log ingestion experience through its newly introduced log onboarding wizard, which simplifies the process for both novice and experienced users by providing step-by-step guidance and quick data flow validation. The platform supports various log ingestion methods, including the use of OneAgent for infrastructure logs, log forwarding for cloud services, and open-source standardization through OpenTelemetry and Fluent Bit. Dynatrace's system automatically detects and tags logs, allowing for improved parsing, readability, and grouping, while preconfigured log rules minimize the need for custom configurations. Additionally, the platform's flexibility extends to cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, facilitating effortless log integration with real-time log forwarding setups. Whether using OneAgent, OpenTelemetry, or API-based methods, Dynatrace ensures that logs are available within minutes and supports advanced log pipeline management capabilities, making it an ideal choice for maintaining control and flexibility in enterprise observability and security.