Which metrics does a host agent monitor?

The host agent in Dynatrace is responsible for monitoring a wide array of metrics that provide insights into the performance and health of the underlying infrastructure. By choosing the third option, it highlights the comprehensive nature of the metrics tracked by the host agent. These include important system-level resources such as CPU usage, memory utilization, network interface cards (NICs), disk space availability, and the status of network services.

This breadth of monitoring is essential for giving a holistic view of a host’s performance and allows for proactive management of system resources. By gathering this extensive set of metrics, Dynatrace can detect issues, optimize resource utilization, and provide deep insights into the overall functioning of the host, helping in enhanced decision-making for performance improvements and infrastructure planning.

Other choices limit the monitoring capabilities to a narrow range of metrics. For instance, the first option only considers CPU and Memory, while another option restricts the metrics to Disk space and Network Services only. This fails to acknowledge the full spectrum of data needed to effectively manage and monitor the health of a host. Selecting the correct answer reflects an understanding of the diverse and rich metrics monitored by a host agent in Dynatrace.