What type of data does Dynatrace automatically capture for OpenTracing and OpenTelemetry?

Dynatrace automatically captures default span attributes for OpenTracing and OpenTelemetry, which are crucial components for distributed tracing in microservices architectures. Span attributes provide key metadata about the operation being monitored, such as trace IDs, span IDs, timestamps, service names, and more. These attributes allow users to get a comprehensive view of the performance and behavior of their applications across different services, making it easier to diagnose performance issues and understand the flow of requests.

Instead of only focusing on user-related data or transaction history, which may not encompass the complete operational context, default span attributes give developers and DevOps teams a rich set of information that is automatically generated throughout their application's execution. This automation aids in streamlining the monitoring process, ensuring that critical performance insights are captured without requiring manual instrumentation, thereby enhancing observability and operational efficiency.