What is a requirement for the ActiveGate to enable AWS monitoring in versions 1.161 or later?

To enable AWS monitoring in versions 1.161 or later of ActiveGate, it is necessary to set the configuration parameter aws_monitoring_enabled to true. This setting specifically instructs the ActiveGate to activate the necessary components that facilitate the monitoring of AWS resources.

The requirement is crucial because it directly allows the system to interface with AWS services, gather relevant metrics, and integrate that data into the monitoring framework provided by Dynatrace. Without this parameter being set to true, the ActiveGate would not initiate the required processes to start monitoring, effectively halting any monitoring capabilities for AWS environments.

Other options do not apply to the enabling of AWS monitoring. For instance, deactivating all other monitoring options or reinstalling the software is not necessary for enabling AWS monitoring specifically. Similarly, enabling service connections is not a direct requirement for activating AWS monitoring; it relates to broader connectivity aspects rather than the specific configuration needed for AWS within the ActiveGate settings.