What is the retention period for Code Level and Performance data for services at the code level in a SaaS environment?

In a SaaS environment using Dynatrace, the retention period for Code Level and Performance data for services is typically set at 10 days. This period is designed to accommodate the need for timely analysis and troubleshooting while also managing storage effectively.

The reason behind this retention period is that Code Level and Performance data can be very detailed and therefore consume a significant amount of storage resources. Retaining this data for too long could lead to inefficiencies in data management, as older data may become less relevant in the context of performance monitoring and incident response.

In contrast, data types that do not have the same level of detail or that are used for long-term trend analysis, such as lower granularity data, may be stored for a longer duration. However, for the specific case of code-level insights, a 10-day retention aligns with the operational needs of monitoring contemporary performance issues while keeping costs manageable.