Need Guidance on Multidimensional Metrics for Service Calls Using Dynatrace API

[henryogo]

Hi everyone,

I'm currently using Dynatrace to monitor interactions between services in our application environment. A key requirement is to track the number of calls between specific services (caller to callee) for detailed performance analysis.

While the Dynatrace UI allows me to filter and visualize metrics such as "Number of calls to other services" with specific dimensions (e.g., filtering by one service making a call to another), I am finding it challenging to replicate this level of detail using the Dynatrace API v2. The API appears to have limitations in supporting these multidimensional queries that the UI handles effectively.

Questions:

1. Is there a method to create and query multidimensional metrics (involving both caller and callee) using the Dynatrace API?
2. If direct querying isn't possible, what alternative approaches or best practices would you recommend for automating the extraction of these insights, either using the API or other tools?
3. Would it be effective to create temporary custom metrics for querying through the API and then delete them to manage costs and maintain system efficiency?

Any guidance or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

[Malaik · Accepted solution]

Hi,

You can create a calculated metric filling your needs.

Use this calculated metric to chart, create graph, or use in expression, or API.

By the way, you can find in the community a discussion and RFE to be able to request MDA with API.

This is what you can at this level.

BRs.