How are logs and metrics captured from Dynatrace extensions?

Logs and metrics captured from Dynatrace extensions are obtained through extension definition using standard APIs. This approach allows for a flexible and customizable way to retrieve specific data from various sources, ensuring that the captured logs and metrics are relevant and useful for monitoring and analysis. The use of standard APIs enables integration with a wide range of services and applications, making it easier to adapt to different environments and data sources.

The ability to define extensions and customize the data being captured is crucial in ensuring that the monitoring solution aligns with the specific needs of the application or service being monitored. This could involve defining how logs and metrics are formatted, which data points are essential, and in what manner they should be sent to Dynatrace for optimal analysis.

While the other options suggest different methods of data capture, they do not represent the primary mechanism that extensions utilize for collecting logs and metrics, which centers on the defined integration and interactions with APIs.