What is the primary function of a Network Zone in Dynatrace?

The primary function of a Network Zone in Dynatrace is to control and optimize OneAgent traffic routing. Network Zones allow for the segmentation of network traffic, ensuring that data from OneAgents is routed efficiently through the network to the Dynatrace environment. This optimization is particularly important in large or complex environments where traffic management is critical to performance and resource utilization. By establishing these zones, organizations can balance loads, prioritize certain traffic flows, and minimize latency, ensuring that monitoring data is sent reliably and swiftly to the Dynatrace platform for analysis.

In contrast, while security for user data is an important consideration in any monitoring solution, this is not the function of a Network Zone in Dynatrace. Similarly, data storage efficiency and manual updates pertain to different aspects of Dynatrace operations that do not directly involve the traffic routing capabilities facilitated by Network Zones.