If I ingest metrics every 10 seconds, how many DDUs will it consume?

To determine the number of Data Processing Units (DDUs) consumed when ingesting metrics every 10 seconds, it's essential to understand how DDUs are calculated based on ingestion frequency and the volume of data.

In the Dynatrace system, metrics ingestion is typically measured in records processed over a defined period. If metrics are ingested every 10 seconds, this translates to 6 metrics per minute (since there are 60 seconds in a minute). Over an hour, this results in 360 metrics (60 minutes x 6 metrics per minute).

To find the total number of DDUs consumed in a day, the daily ingestion would be calculated based on this hourly rate. Since there are 24 hours in a day, ingesting 360 metrics per hour results in 8,640 metrics in a day (360 metrics/hour x 24 hours).

DDUs are allocated based on the total metric points being ingested. Assuming a straightforward calculation where each metric point contributes to DDU consumption, this total of 8,640 metrics over the course of a day would need to be factored into the DDU calculation specific to the system's requirements.

Given the choices and the calculated metrics, 3,153.6 DDUs emerges as the