How long must a log file exist to be picked up by Log Monitoring in Dynatrace?

In Dynatrace, for a log file to be picked up by Log Monitoring, it must exist for at least 1 minute. This time frame is important as it allows the system to ensure that logs are stable and not only transient or fleeting entries. A one-minute threshold enables more reliable data ingestion, thereby ensuring that the logs gathered are representative and useful for monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting purposes.

Logs that have recently been created and do not meet this time threshold may be ignored to avoid capturing logs that could be incomplete or that might not provide valuable insight into the system's performance or issues. This approach enhances the accuracy and reliability of the log monitoring process within Dynatrace.