What is the purpose of application baselining?

The purpose of application baselining is primarily centered around anomaly detection. When baselines are established, they represent the normal performance metrics and behaviors of an application over time. By analyzing these baselines, Dynatrace can identify when performance deviates from what is considered normal or expected. This deviation can indicate underlying issues such as performance bottlenecks, errors, or service disruptions.

With a clear baseline, teams can more effectively pinpoint when and why anomalies occur, enabling them to take timely action to resolve issues and maintain optimal application performance. The ability to detect these anomalies is crucial for maintaining the reliability and efficiency of applications, ultimately contributing to a better user experience. While the other options touch on aspects of application management, they do not capture the primary goal of establishing baselines as effectively as anomaly detection does.