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.
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.