What is Telegraf used for in Dynatrace?

Telegraf is primarily known for its role as a plugin-driven server agent that collects metrics. It serves as a lightweight agent designed to gather telemetry data such as metrics and events from various sources. The plugin architecture allows it to support a wide range of input sources, including system statistics, application metrics, and data from various services, thus enabling organizations to aggregate performance data from different environments.

As metrics are collected, Telegraf can send them to multiple outputs, including Dynatrace, for further analysis and monitoring. This capability makes it a crucial component in any monitoring strategy, particularly in environments where visibility into system performance is critical for maintaining and optimizing application health.

The other options do not align as closely with Telegraf's primary function; while it may indeed facilitate testing, provide analytics, or contribute to visual reporting, its fundamental purpose is rooted in the collection of metrics via its extensive plugin framework.