What do entry points represent in the context of monitored server-side technologies?

Entry points in the context of monitored server-side technologies signify the initial points where requests are received and processed by a server. These entry points serve as the starting traces for PurePaths, which are the detailed transaction snapshots recorded by Dynatrace. They allow for the tracking and analysis of the performance of requests as they flow through various components of the application.

By capturing the entry points, Dynatrace enables users to monitor how requests are handled from the moment they arrive at the server, leading to insights about response times and potential bottlenecks. This is crucial for diagnosing performance issues, optimizing application performance, and ensuring a smooth user experience.

The other options do not represent the definition of entry points accurately. Advanced transaction metrics for user experience focus more on the impact of transactions from the user's perspective rather than the initiation of those processes. Performance of front-end applications relates to the client-side experience, while optimizations for backend processes deal with improving efficiency without necessarily addressing where those processes are initiated.