What determines the maximum amount of data that can be stored on disk in Dynatrace?

The maximum amount of data that can be stored on disk in Dynatrace is determined by the configured retention time. Retention time refers to the duration for which the collected monitoring data is kept before it is purged or overwritten. When the retention time is set, it directly influences how long the data remains available for analysis and reporting.

By design, Dynatrace retains data for a specific period, and the amount of data accumulated during that time can reach a maximum storage threshold. If the system generates data continuously, reaching the configured retention period will dictate when older data can be discarded to make room for new data. Thus, having an understanding of retention settings is crucial for managing storage space effectively.

The other choices do influence data handling in some way but do not directly determine the storage capacity on disk in relation to retention. For instance, while the daily data processing rate reflects how much data is collected, it does not inherently limit the storage capacity, as that is defined by the retention policy. Similarly, the number of active users and the operational load can affect data generation, but they do not set a cap on disk usage like the retention time does.