What defines the key properties inherent to any monitored entity in Dynatrace?

The key properties inherent to any monitored entity in Dynatrace are defined by metadata. Metadata serves as structured information that provides context about the monitored entities, such as applications, services, infrastructure components, and user behaviors. It includes various attributes that describe the characteristics and relationships of the entities, such as their types, statuses, versions, and configurations. This structured data is essential for analytics, reporting, and effective monitoring as it allows Dynatrace to accurately assess performance, diagnose issues, and provide insights.

Though the other options—tags, labels, and markers—can enhance the organization and identification of monitored entities, they do not encompass the full range of characteristics that metadata provides. Each of these options serves a specific purpose; for example, tags and labels are often used for categorization and filtering, while markers could indicate specific states or conditions. However, none of these fully encapsulates the comprehensive set of information that defines the key properties of monitored entities like metadata does.