What is the maximum number of custom properties that can be reported per host in Dynatrace?

In Dynatrace, the maximum number of custom properties that can be reported per host is indeed 20. Custom properties are essential for providing additional context and metadata about your monitored entities, enabling deeper insights and more effective management of your applications and infrastructure. Limitations on the number of custom properties help ensure that data remains manageable and that the system performs optimally.

When defining custom properties, it's important to use them strategically to capture the most relevant data without overwhelming the system with excessive information. This constraint encourages teams to prioritize the properties that are truly beneficial for monitoring and analysis, which is a critical aspect of effective observability practices in complex environments.