How are custom user session metrics charged in Dynatrace SaaS?

Custom user session metrics in Dynatrace SaaS are charged based on Davis data unit (DDU) licensing. This approach means that the charges are not simply a flat fee or separate data types; instead, they are part of a broader licensing model that quantifies usage in terms of data management. DDUs help in measuring how much data is being ingested, processed, and stored in Dynatrace, allowing for a clear understanding of resource utilization and associated costs.

This licensing model promotes an efficient use of data, as organizations can track their metrics against the DDUs they purchase. This helps in managing costs effectively and scaling their Dynatrace usage according to their specific needs and data volume generated by custom user sessions.

In contrast, other options do not accurately represent how Dynatrace handles the billing of custom metrics. For example, a flat monthly fee would not account for the variations in data usage across different users and sessions, while charging them as separate data types does not align with the integrated metric approach in Dynatrace. Lastly, the notion that there is no charge for custom metrics oversimplifies the complex data management ecosystem Dynatrace operates within.