In the context of Dynatrace, how is the term “custom metrics” best defined?

The definition of “custom metrics” in Dynatrace refers to metrics that are specifically created to capture unique data points relevant to your application or environment. These are tailored metrics that allow users to configure and define what they want to measure based on their individual needs and the specific context of their application. This flexibility enables organizations to track performance indicators that are significant to their operations, rather than relying solely on the standard metrics that come predefined with Dynatrace.

Custom metrics can provide insights that are unique to the organization’s business logic or workflow, thereby supporting more informed decision-making and performance optimization. This is especially crucial in complex environments where standard metrics may not fully address the specific performance issues or enhancements that an organization is targeting. Such customization is vital for organizations looking to align their monitoring strategies with specific operational goals.

In contrast, predefined metrics, system-generated metrics, and metrics restricted to premium users do not capture the same level of customization and flexibility that custom metrics do, which is why those options do not aptly describe the concept of custom metrics within Dynatrace.