Hi Dynatrace Community!
I’m excited to share my latest YouTube video where I dive into the fundamentals of Synthetic Monitoring in Dynatrace — perfect for those who are new to it or want a clearer understanding of how and when to use different types of synthetic monitors.
What’s Covered in the Video?
What is Synthetic Monitoring?
Understand how synthetic monitoring helps simulate user interactions and ensure application availability, performance, and functionality — even before real users are impacted.
Types of Synthetic Monitors in Dynatrace:
HTTP Monitors – Ideal for lightweight, high-frequency availability checks for endpoints, APIs, and services.
Browser Clickpath Monitors – Simulate complex user journeys (like logins, search, cart checkout) to test functionality and performance from the user's perspective.
Hands-On Demo:
Learn how to create a synthetic monitor in Dynatrace, step-by-step!
I cover everything from defining URLs, setting up frequency, configuring locations, to interpreting results.
Whether you're monitoring a REST API, a login portal, or a full user journey across regions — synthetic monitors are essential for proactive monitoring and performance assurance.
Watch the full video here:
Why Should You Watch?
This video is especially helpful if you:
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Are new to Dynatrace or synthetic monitoring
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Want to understand the difference between HTTP and browser monitors
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Need a clear guide on setting up synthetic checks for critical services
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Work in DevOps/SRE and care about uptime and SLAs
I’d love to hear your feedback, suggestions, or real-world use cases where you've found synthetic monitoring invaluable. Let’s grow together!
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