What is the purpose of a Security Gateway (ActiveGate)?

The purpose of a Security Gateway, or ActiveGate, is specifically to access sealed networks, which are often isolated environments that require controlled access for monitoring purposes. These gateways act as intermediaries, allowing Dynatrace to connect securely with applications and services that are not directly accessible from the public internet or other non-secured networks.

ActiveGates also help in storing memory dumps, which is crucial for diagnostic and performance analysis. Moreover, they facilitate monitoring through various plugins that extend Dynatrace's capabilities into these secured environments, ensuring comprehensive visibility and management of application performance even when dealing with challenging network configurations.

While the other options touch on important aspects of security and resource management, they do not capture the specific role of the Security Gateway in accessing and monitoring sealed networks.