What is the purpose of cost monitors in Dynatrace?

The primary purpose of cost monitors in Dynatrace is to alert users about licensing overages. These monitors play a vital role in managing and keeping track of licensing usage, ensuring that organizations remain within their allocated limits. When usage patterns approach or exceed the licensing thresholds, cost monitors provide notifications, allowing users to take action to mitigate potential licensing issues. This proactive approach helps organizations avoid unexpected costs and maintain compliance with their licensing agreements.

In the context of managing software costs, understanding usage patterns is crucial. The alerts generated by cost monitors enable teams to have better visibility into their Dynatrace usage and take necessary actions, such as optimizing resource allocation or scaling back on resources when appropriate.

The other considerations related to resource consumption or monitoring efficiency do not directly align with the specific focus of cost monitors on licensing management and usage tracking.