Which operating system is required for some modules of ActiveGate?

ActiveGate serves as a core component in Dynatrace's architecture, facilitating the communication between the Dynatrace platform and your monitored infrastructure. Certain modules of ActiveGate have specific requirements when it comes to the operating system, which in this case is Linux.

Linux is commonly used in cloud and enterprise environments due to its robustness, security, and flexibility. The choice of Linux for some ActiveGate modules allows Dynatrace to leverage these strengths, providing a stable and efficient platform for monitoring and data processing.

While ActiveGate can operate in various environments, certain functionalities and modules are optimized for and specifically require Linux to ensure best performance, compatibility, and support for the services being monitored. Hence, for those particular modules, the requirement to run on Linux is necessary to meet operational and performance standards.