What must be done to deploy an ActiveGate Plugin in Dynatrace?

To deploy an ActiveGate Plugin in Dynatrace, it is necessary to upload the add-in package to each ActiveGate as well as the Dynatrace Server. This is important because ActiveGates act as a bridge between monitored environments and the Dynatrace platform, handling the collection and processing of data.

By ensuring that the add-in is installed on each ActiveGate, you maintain compatibility and functionality across all environments where data is being collected. The Dynatrace Server needs the add-in to communicate effectively with the ActiveGates, facilitating the integration and ensuring that any configured monitoring processes can accurately capture the necessary data.

This approach also allows for scalability and flexibility, as adding more ActiveGates to your environment requires that the same plugins are available on each of them, creating a consistent monitoring setup across all instances. In contrast, simply uploading the add-in to the Dynatrace Server or unpacking it in a designated folder would not ensure that all ActiveGates are equipped to use the plugin, leading to incomplete or inaccurate data collection.