What does the JSONTimestampFieldNames configuration do in the Dynatrace OneAgent?

The JSONTimestampFieldNames configuration in Dynatrace OneAgent is designed specifically to define which fields in JSON log entries are treated as timestamps. This capability allows Dynatrace to accurately parse and interpret the timing information embedded within JSON logs, which is crucial for timely and precise monitoring, alerting, and analytics.

By specifying these timestamp fields, Dynatrace can enhance its event correlation and reporting features, ensuring that log entries are associated with the correct time frames. This is particularly important in environments where multiple services generate logs that must be analyzed in sequence or when troubleshooting issues that depend on timing.

The other options, while they may pertain to JSON data in a general sense, do not specifically relate to the function of defining timestamp fields. Therefore, the identification of timestamp fields for JSON log entries is vital for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of observations related to application performance and system behavior.