Dynatrace SaaS version 1.317 introduces significant updates, enhancements, and fixes across various aspects of the platform, focusing on improved observability, cost control, and user experience. Notable updates include the introduction of the Retain with Included Queries model for log analytics, offering predictable cost management by transitioning from usage-based to retention-based billing. The rollout of the Grail-native Smartscape storage enhances data exploration capabilities with new DQL functions, while OpenPipeline now simplifies metric extraction and offers enhanced security context assignment for better access control. The Distributed Tracing app sees improved integration and visualization features, alongside new trace sampling settings for RPC requests. Enhancements also extend to Site Reliability Guardian, Oracle Net Listener processes, and the introduction of a dedicated security.events table in OpenPipeline, which aims to streamline security event management. Additionally, performance improvements, bug fixes, and new DQL and DPL functions are introduced, ensuring a more efficient and robust user experience.