How many ActiveGates do I need?

[natanael_mendes]

How many ActiveGates do I need?

I have 4 networks, do I need 4 ActiveGates? (I'm only considering environment AG)

[AntonioSousa · Accepted solution]

@natanael_mendes 

It depends on several factors, the main ones being:

• If you are going to do synthetics, you need a dedicated ActiveGate
• If you can get traffic from those 4 networks to one Activegate, it might be the only one you need.
• If you have direct connectivity from those 4 networks to the Dynatrace cluster, you might not even need an ActiveGate. Dynatrace does recommend that you use them, though.

You should check also the sizing guide at Dynatrace: https://www.dynatrace.com/support/help/shortlink/activegate-requirements-linux#sizing-guide

[Mizső]

Hi @natanael_mendes,

Are these networks in the same DC? Is it a managed depIoyment? f yes I would use 4 Environment AG, similar to my other clients. I think this is the best practice.

Managed deployments | Dynatrace Docs

But for geo connections you should use Cluster AG. 

Best regards,

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