What distinguishes Separate Services from other service types?

Separate Services are characterized by their ability to exist across multiple process groups. This indicates that they are not confined to a single application or service instance; rather, they can span multiple instances or different types of processes. This versatility allows Separate Services to interact within complex microservices architectures, where components may run independently on different servers or containers.

This feature is essential in modern application design, where services may need to communicate asynchronously via APIs or message queues, necessitating the management of service health and performance across various environments. By monitoring these services comprehensively, Dynatrace can provide insights and analytics that encapsulate the behavior and performance of these distributed components, ensuring that they contribute effectively to the overall user experience.

This understanding underscores the significance of how Separate Services can operate independently while still being relevant in an interconnected service landscape, thereby distinguishing them from other service types.