What triggers synthetic monitor alerts in Dynatrace?

Synthetic monitor alerts in Dynatrace are primarily triggered by the failure of synthetic tests, which can occur based on specific criteria such as location, individual steps within the test, or response time.

When a synthetic monitor test is executed, it simulates user interactions with web applications or services to measure performance and availability. If one of these tests fails—whether because a specific location cannot access the service, a particular step in the test does not complete as expected, or the response time exceeds predetermined thresholds—an alert is generated. This allows teams to proactively identify and address potential issues that could impact user experience before they escalate into larger problems.

The other options do not accurately capture the conditions under which synthetic monitor alerts are triggered. For example, manually set thresholds can guide the alerting process but are not the direct triggers for alerts themselves. A successful completion of all scheduled tests does not trigger alerts because it indicates that everything is functioning correctly. Regular performance reviews by the team are essential for understanding trends and assessing overall performance but do not directly influence when alerts are generated from synthetic monitoring.