Dynatrace Extension FAQ
Deployment & Outputs
Section titled “Deployment & Outputs”Does the extension run on ActiveGate?
Section titled “Does the extension run on ActiveGate?”Yes. Extension mode requires Dynatrace with ActiveGate and runs on ActiveGate, not on the former standalone host. See Collector Extension Overview and Extension Installation.
Which outputs are supported in extension mode?
Section titled “Which outputs are supported in extension mode?”Dynatrace only. Splunk and Console outputs are not available in extension mode. See Collector Extension Overview.
License & Credentials
Section titled “License & Credentials”How is the license configured in extension mode?
Section titled “How is the license configured in extension mode?”Paste the full license JSON as a string in the extension License field, not a file path. See License and Extension Installation.
Can the extension use Dynatrace Credential Vault?
Section titled “Can the extension use Dynatrace Credential Vault?”Yes. Extension configuration supports vault-based credentials. See Extension Installation.
How do I configure Microsoft national cloud in extension mode?
Section titled “How do I configure Microsoft national cloud in extension mode?”Use the Microsoft Cloud Deployment field in the extension configuration. It maps to microsoft_authentication.graph.cloud_deployment in standalone config.yaml. Supported values are global, us_gov_gcc_high, us_gov_dod, and china.
How do I configure a custom CA bundle in extension mode?
Section titled “How do I configure a custom CA bundle in extension mode?”Use the Custom CA Bundle Path field in the extension configuration. It maps to advanced.ca_bundle_path in standalone config.yaml and should be an absolute path to a PEM bundle on the ActiveGate host. This is useful behind TLS-inspecting proxies or with enterprise custom CA chains.
Operations
Section titled “Operations”Where are extension logs located?
Section titled “Where are extension logs located?”Troubleshooting paths are documented in the extension installation guide under ActiveGate log paths. See Extension Installation.