What role does ActiveGate serve in the Dynatrace ecosystem?

ActiveGate serves as a critical proxy between OneAgent and various services within the Dynatrace ecosystem. It facilitates communication between the monitoring agents deployed on hosts and the Dynatrace server. This is particularly important in environments where direct communication is not feasible due to network restrictions or when monitoring needs to extend to different cloud environments or on-premises data centers.

Using ActiveGate allows for improved data collection and aggregation from different sources, enabling better performance monitoring and management. It acts as a relay that ensures the OneAgent can efficiently send data to the Dynatrace platform, helping to maintain the integrity and security of the monitoring data. By centralizing communication, ActiveGate also helps optimize resource use and enhances scalability within the monitoring infrastructure.

This capability is essential for ensuring comprehensive visibility across complex environments where various services and applications are deployed, making it a valuable component in the Dynatrace solution suite.