Dynatrace OneAgent Deployment
Introduction
Dynatrace OneAgent is a powerful monitoring solution that provides observability for applications, infrastructure, and user experience. This lesson explores the deployment of OneAgent, essential for gathering metrics and insights across your environment.
Key Concepts
- **OneAgent**: A lightweight agent installed on hosts to collect monitoring data.
- **Observability**: The ability to measure and understand the internal state of a system.
- **Metrics**: Quantitative measurements of performance and behavior of applications and infrastructure.
Deployment Process
Step-by-Step Deployment
- Log in to your Dynatrace account.
- Navigate to the Deployment Status page.
- Download the OneAgent installer for your operating system.
- Run the installer with the command line or as an executable.
- Configure the OneAgent using the provided configuration options.
- Start the OneAgent service.
- Verify the deployment status in the Dynatrace dashboard.
Note: Ensure you have administrative privileges on the host.
Example Command for Linux Deployment
curl -o Dynatrace-OneAgent.sh "https://.live.dynatrace.com/api/v2/deployment/installer/agent/unix/latest?Api-Token="
chmod +x Dynatrace-OneAgent.sh
sudo ./Dynatrace-OneAgent.sh APP_LOG_CONTENT_ACCESS=1 Best Practices
- Regularly update OneAgent to benefit from the latest features and fixes.
- Monitor the performance impact of OneAgent on the host.
- Utilize Dynatrace's AI capabilities for anomaly detection.
- Regularly review and fine-tune your monitoring configuration.
FAQ
What operating systems are supported for OneAgent deployment?
OneAgent supports various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
How can I verify if OneAgent is collecting data?
Check the Dynatrace dashboard under the Deployment Status section for active agents and their metrics.
Can I deploy OneAgent in a containerized environment?
Yes, OneAgent can be deployed in containerized environments using Docker or Kubernetes.