How is pricing for Log Monitoring calculated in Dynatrace?

The pricing for Log Monitoring in Dynatrace is based on the Davis data units (DDUs) model. This model quantifies the amount of monitoring data processed and analyzed. By employing a unit-based system, it allows for a comprehensive approach to pricing that aligns with the actual usage of Dynatrace's capabilities. As a result, customers are charged in a way that reflects their engagement with the monitoring services, taking into account factors such as data ingestion and complexity rather than simple metrics like the number of log events or users.

The DDUs model provides flexibility, enabling businesses to scale their monitoring needs efficiently while managing costs effectively, based on their operational requirements and usage patterns. This way, organizations can predict costs more accurately and understand how their log data contributes to their Dynatrace pricing.

Other options like per log event processed or total log storage size do not encapsulate the comprehensive calculation and flexibility inherent in the DDUs model, and pricing cannot be accurately determined solely on user access to logs. The DDUs take into account varied aspects of data processing, making it a more appropriate and holistic approach to pricing for log monitoring in Dynatrace.