What can process group detection settings and rules change?

Process group detection settings and rules primarily influence the composition of process groups. This means that these settings determine how processes are grouped together within Dynatrace based on certain criteria, such as their characteristics and behaviors. For instance, if a system has several processes running, the detection settings can specify which of these processes should be considered part of the same group, thereby shaping the organizational structure of application services as monitored by Dynatrace.

In contrast, performance metrics of applications are typically influenced by other factors external to the group detection settings. While the naming of process groups can be affected to some degree, it is more about how these groups are displayed rather than their actual makeup. Similarly, underlying hardware settings remain unchanged by process group detection rules, as these settings pertain to the physical or virtual resources of the infrastructure rather than the logical arrangement of software processes. Thus, the ability of these settings to change the composition of process groups is a critical aspect of effective monitoring and management within Dynatrace.