How does Dynatrace monitor .NET applications?

Dynatrace monitors .NET applications by integrating directly with the application’s execution environment, which allows it to collect detailed performance data without the need for manual instrumentation like adding trace statements in the code. This integration leverages various techniques such as bytecode instrumentation to capture method calls, exceptions, and transactions in real-time. By doing this, Dynatrace can provide insights into the performance of different components of the application, including how effectively they are interacting with one another.

The other approaches listed may pertain to general monitoring practices, but they do not capture the specific way Dynatrace interacts with .NET applications. For instance, periodic health checks may help determine if the application is available, but they wouldn't provide the level of detail regarding performance and user experience that Dynatrace provides. Similarly, monitoring server uptime and response time offers a macro view of the application but lacks the granularity of tracking individual transactions and method performance. Analyzing user behavior on the web application focuses heavily on how users are interacting with the application rather than monitoring its internal workings. Thus, the direct monitoring of methods and transactions in .NET applications is what makes Dynatrace a powerful tool for performance management in this environment.