In the context of Dynatrace, what may incur additional charges when monitoring custom metrics?

When monitoring custom metrics in Dynatrace, additional charges may be incurred specifically for custom metrics ingestion. This is because custom metrics represent any unique performance indicators or measurements that an organization chooses to define beyond the default metrics provided by Dynatrace. The ingestion of these custom metrics requires additional processing and storage resources, which can lead to increased costs on the pricing plan.

Data storage might not necessarily incur extra charges directly tied to the ingestion of custom metrics since all metrics, once ingested, contribute to the overall data usage subject to the limits of the chosen Dynatrace plan. User licenses are typically associated with the number of individuals actively using the platform rather than directly linked to the metrics being monitored. Meanwhile, support plans usually involve fees for technical assistance and do not directly pertain to metric ingestion costs. Thus, the aspect of custom metrics ingestion being tied to additional charges reflects the operational overhead associated with processing these unique metrics within the Dynatrace ecosystem.