What is recommended as additional memory for resource planning in monitored application processes?

The recommendation of 200MB as additional memory for resource planning in monitored application processes is based on best practices that consider the overhead associated with monitoring and the need for optimal performance. When Dynatrace monitors an application, it does not only capture performance metrics but also requires resources to process this data, maintain communication with the Dynatrace server, and execute its monitoring algorithms efficiently.

This additional memory buffer allows the application to handle unexpected spikes in load or increases in resource consumption that can occur during normal operation or when deploying changes. It ensures that there is sufficient headroom to maintain application responsiveness and stability even under varying conditions.

Choosing a lower memory option might lead to resource contention, which could adversely affect the application's performance, while selecting a significantly higher memory limit could be unnecessarily wasteful, leading to inefficient resource utilization. Thus, 200MB strikes a balance between performance needs and resource efficiency in a typical monitored environment.