Which of the following is NOT an element of placeholders in Dynatrace?

In the context of Dynatrace, placeholders are used to dynamically insert values or link elements into user-defined rules, such as naming rules for user actions.

An input value is often a direct part of a placeholder, allowing for specific data to be injected into the rule. This is crucial for creating meaningful and contextually relevant user action names.

A processing step is also an integral component of how data flows through Dynatrace's monitoring and analysis processes. It refers to the stages or operations that data undergoes, making it a relevant aspect when considering placeholders, especially in scenarios where the processing of data needs to be dynamically captured.

A name used in the user action naming rule is directly related to placeholders, as it identifies what the placeholder represents when applied in user actions. This helps create more descriptive and easily identifiable user actions in monitoring.

In contrast, a dynamic link does not function as a component of placeholders in Dynatrace. Placeholders focus on integrating variable data into naming rules and does not inherently link to external data or references in the same way that a dynamic link would. This distinction makes "C" the correct choice for the element that is NOT part of placeholders in Dynatrace.