What is indicated by an alert sent during a monitoring interruption in a Dynatrace cluster?

An alert sent during a monitoring interruption in a Dynatrace cluster indicates that monitoring is unavailable. This scenario typically arises when the monitoring system itself encounters issues that prevent it from collecting and analyzing data from the monitored entities. In the context of Dynatrace, an alert signifies that the system has detected a disruption in its ability to perform its core function of monitoring.

This interruption could stem from a variety of factors, such as network issues, configuration errors, or resource constraints that affect the monitoring system's operations. The alert serves as a crucial notification to administrators or operators that there is a problem that needs to be addressed to restore proper monitoring functionality.

Understanding that monitoring is unavailable during such an alert is vital for maintaining the reliability of your monitoring setup, as it highlights the urgency in investigating the cause of the interruption to ensure that metrics and performance trends are accurately recorded when the system returns to normal operation.