Extension Execution Controller custom configuration

The Extension Execution Controller (EEC) can be used standalone, out of the box. This topic explains how to modify your EEC.

Modify the EEC configuration

To modify the EEC configuration, edit the extensionsuser.conf file, which is located at:

  • Windows: %PROGRAMDATA%\dynatrace\remotepluginmodule\agent\conf\extensionsuser.conf
  • Linux: /var/lib/dynatrace/remotepluginmodule/agent/conf/extensionsuser.conf

Restart the EEC service

After modifying the extensionsuser.conf, you need to restart the EEC service:

Change port used to communicate with ActiveGate

By default, the EEC sends data via port 9999, which is used by ActiveGate.

If you modify the port using the ActiveGate custom.properties file, you also have to modify the port that's used by the EEC. To do so, edit the extensionsuser.conf file to replace PORT with the target port and then restart the EEC service.

Server=https://127.0.0.1:PORT/communication

The port needs to be configured for the ActiveGate plugin module and the EEC.

Enable/disable custom code extensions for data sources

Extensions leveraging sensitive data sources can significantly enhance the functionality and flexibility of your custom monitoring. However, they can also introduce potential vulnerabilities. Disabling custom extensions for these sensitive data sources can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access or data leakage.

To enable or disable custom code extensions for a data source

  1. Modify the EEC configuration to replace <DSID> with the data source ID for which you want to enable or disable custom code extensions. 
    custom_code_<DSID>_allowed=[True|False]
  2. Restart the EEC service.

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