What is the initial state of the custom.properties file?

The initial state of the custom.properties file is empty. When setting up a new Dynatrace environment, the custom.properties file does not come pre-populated with any values. This design allows users the flexibility to define their own configurations tailored to their specific needs without the risk of conflicting with default settings.

An empty file signifies that there are no predetermined configurations, and it must be filled in by the user as required for their environment or application. Users can add only the settings they need, leading to a cleaner and more customizable approach to configuration management. This approach contrasts with files that might contain default settings, which could clutter the user’s configuration with unnecessary data or forces specific settings that may not apply in every case.