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Creating Dashboards in Dynatrace

Introduction

Dashboards in Dynatrace provide a visual representation of your application's performance metrics. They allow you to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) in real-time, facilitating quick decision-making and troubleshooting. This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating a dashboard from scratch.

Step 1: Accessing the Dashboard Feature

To start creating a dashboard, log into your Dynatrace account. Once logged in, navigate to the 'Dashboards' section from the main menu. This is where you can view existing dashboards or create new ones.

Example: Navigate to Dashboards -> All Dashboards.

Step 2: Creating a New Dashboard

Click the Create dashboard button. You will be prompted to enter a name for your new dashboard. Choose a descriptive name that reflects the data it will display.

Example: Name your dashboard "Web Application Performance".

Step 3: Adding Tiles

After creating the dashboard, you can start adding tiles. Tiles are the individual components that display specific metrics or data visualizations. Click on the Add tile button to open the tile selection menu.

You can choose from various tile types such as 'Chart', 'Single Value', 'List', etc. Select the type of tile you want to add and configure it according to your requirements.

Example: Select a Chart tile to visualize response times.

Step 4: Configuring Tile Settings

Once you select a tile, a configuration panel will appear. Here, you can specify the metrics, filters, and display options for the tile. Choose the metrics that are relevant to your dashboard's focus.

Example: For a response time chart, configure the metric to Response time and set the time frame to Last 24 hours.

Step 5: Arranging Tiles

After adding and configuring your tiles, you can arrange them on the dashboard by dragging and dropping them into your desired layout. This customization helps in organizing information effectively.

Example: Place the response time chart at the top and the error rate chart below it.

Step 6: Saving and Sharing Your Dashboard

Once you are satisfied with your dashboard, click the Save button. You can also share your dashboard with team members by adjusting the sharing settings, allowing them to view or edit the dashboard.

Example: Click Share and select users or groups who should have access to the dashboard.

Conclusion

Creating dashboards in Dynatrace is a powerful way to visualize and monitor your application's performance. By following these steps, you can set up a dashboard tailored to your needs, ensuring that critical metrics are always visible and actionable.