What is the function of composite metrics in Dynatrace?

Composite metrics in Dynatrace serve the important function of determining performance focus areas. These metrics allow users to combine multiple monitoring metrics into a single, coherent representation of how different aspects of an application or service interplay. For instance, you can aggregate metrics from various user interactions, server response times, and resource consumption to gain insights into overall application performance.

By utilizing composite metrics, teams can pinpoint specific performance issues more efficiently. If a composite metric indicates a decline in performance, it can guide users to the underlying causes by correlating it with other metrics. This process enables teams to focus their optimization efforts where they are most needed, ultimately leading to improved application performance and user satisfaction. By highlighting trends and interactions among various metrics, composite metrics play a critical role in performance monitoring and management.