How are management-zone rules applied?

Management-zone rules in Dynatrace are applied using OR logic, meaning that if any one of the defined rules is met, the management zone is activated for that particular entity. This allows for greater flexibility in defining management zones because different criteria can be established to cater to varying circumstances or types of entities. As a result, it ensures that a wider array of entities can fall within the same management zone if they meet at least one rule, facilitating easier monitoring and management.

In contrast, the other suggested logic types—AND, EXCLUSIVE, and RANDOM—do not accurately reflect how management-zone rules function. AND logic would require that all rules be satisfied simultaneously, which would be too restrictive for effective management zone definitions. EXCLUSIVE logic, implying that rules cannot overlap, would limit the user’s ability to define zones in a comprehensive way. RANDOM logic does not apply in this context, as management-zone rules are explicitly defined based upon established criteria rather than through chance selection.