Managing resources with Dynatrace

Temperstack enhances Dynatrace's APM capabilities by simplifying the process of managing and monitoring key user actions within your Temperstack application. This unique feature allows organizations to identify important user actions automatically and mark them as key user actions, enabling the setup of alerts and monitoring without manual intervention. By integrating with Dynatrace, Temperstack streamlines performance monitoring and helps ensure critical user actions are closely observed and managed effectively.

APM in Dynatrace

APM (Application Performance Monitoring) is a comprehensive suite of tools provided by Dynatrace designed to help developers and operations teams monitor and improve the performance of their applications. APM provides detailed insights into application performance by tracking various metrics and user actions.

Dynatrace User Action

A user action in Dynatrace refers to any interaction with an end-user interface that involves a call to a web server. It represents a transition from one view to another triggered by user input, such as a page load, click, or touch. Monitoring these user actions is essential for real user monitoring (RUM), as it provides valuable insights into how users interact with the application. By tracking user actions, organizations can improve their analytics and gain a deeper understanding of user behavior, which in turn helps optimize performance and enhance the overall user experience.

Key User Action Metrics Monitored

• XHR Action Count

• Page Load Action Count

• Speed Index

• Apdex Score by User Type

• Error Count

Temperstack's User Action Management

Marking User Actions as Key User Actions: Temperstack identifies all the user actions and allows you to mark specific actions as key user actions with a single click. Once marked, these user actions are prominently displayed in Key User Actions, making it simpler to monitor and set up alerts.

1. Log in to Temperstack Dashboard: Start by logging in to your Temperstack dashboard using your credentials.

Dashboard

1. Navigate to Dynatrace Resources: Once logged in, go to the Dynatrace resources section. This is where you can manage and monitor your application performance.

Navigate to Dynatrace Resources

1. Find the Applications Section: In the Dynatrace resources, scroll down to locate the "Type" column. Look for the "Applications" entry in this column.

1. Access User Actions: In the same row as "Applications," find the "Action" column. Click on "User Actions" in this column. This will display all the user actions that have been automatically configured and added by Temperstack.

1. Mark a User Action as Key: Browse through the list of user actions. Identify the user action you want to mark as key and select it. Mark it as a key user action using the provided option.

1. View in Dynatrace Resources: After marking it as a key user action, it will be reflected in the “Key User Actions”. Navigate back to Dynatrace to verify the key user action is listed in the “Key User Actions”.

You can monitor and set up these metrics once you mark a user action as a key user action. For more information on alert deployment, please refer to the resources section.

Setting up Alerts on Key User Actions

1. Navigate to the Resources -> Dynatrace Resources.

2. Scroll down to locate the "Type" column.

3. Look for the "Application" entry in this column.

4. Click on "Key User Actions."

1. Select any key user action for which you need to set up alerts.