OpenTelemetry Collector distributions compared: Core, Contrib, OCB, and vendor builds. Which one should you use?
Compare OpenTelemetry Collector distributions: Core, Contrib, OCB, and vendor builds to choose the right fit.
Engineering Blog: Open-source
Tutorials, tips and resources for engineers on cloud technologies and observability
From symptom to fix in minutes: AI-assisted development with Dynatrace MCP
How Dynatrace and an AI coding assistant can bridge the gap between "something is slow" and "here is the fix.”
Your pod may be requesting 25× more CPU than you think — and Kubernetes won’t tell you
Learn why Kubernetes pod-level resource discrepancies happen, when they apply, and how Dynatrace surfaces the correct value.
Open Source
Running the OpenTelemetry Astronomy Shop demo application with Dynatrace
Easily experiment with the Astronomy Shop, the OpenTelemetry demo application, using Dynatrace as your full-context OTel backend.
KubeCon EU 2025 key takeaways: Spotlight on cloud-native observability
For observability watchers and cloud-native fans, KubeCon EU didn’t disappoint. Discover key takeaways and breakthrough Dynatrace sessions.
Observability as Code: DIY with Crossplane
Observability as Code: DIY with Crossplane
Dynatrace loves OpenTelemetry
Dynatrace loves OpenTelemetry
Let’s learn how to send OpenTelemetry data to Dynatrace together!
Get started with Dynatrace support for OpenTelemetry: Learn how to send OpenTelemetry data to Dynatrace.
When things go sideways: Troubleshooting the OpenTelemetry Operator
Solutions for common issues with OpenTelemetry Operator installation, deployment, and auto-instrumentation.
The Force of interfaces and meaningful class names: Don’t Be a Sith
Restricting interfaces to one implementing class is like the Sith, where there can only be one master and one apprentice.
Best practices for ingesting logs, traces, and metrics with Fluent Bit 3.0
Introducing Fluent Bit 3.0 and some best practices for using it to ingest logs, traces, and metrics in your observability pipeline.
Mastering Kubernetes deployments with Keptn: a comprehensive guide to enhanced visibility
Deploying software using Kubernetes is, on the surface, easy, but there is a lot more to ensure a healthy deployment.
Enhance data collection with Dynatrace OTel Collector distribution
Dynatrace is proud to announce the release of the Dynatrace OTel Collector distribution.
Progressive delivery done right with feature flags and OpenFeature
Master the art of progressive delivery, balancing feature releases, risk mitigation, and user satisfaction.
Feature flags done right with the OpenFeature initiative and Dynatrace
Implement feature flags using OpenFeature and Dynatrace, enabling controlled feature releases and experimentation.