Frequently asked questions

No action is required. Supported metrics are already being written to both Metrics Classic and Grail. For many metrics, there is a one-to-one correspondence, with only a metric key change. For other metric, the mapping can be different. To learn more, see Built-in Metrics on Grail.

No, metric keys follow a different naming convention in Grail. You can learn more at Built-in Metrics on Grail.

Most but not all metrics are already supported on Grail and available to Notebooks, Dashboards, and other Platform apps. You can learn more at Built-in Metrics on Grail.

Yes. You can access Classic apps through the search utility.

No, DQL can only be used in Platform apps such as Notebooks and Dashboards.

No, only DQL can be used in Platform apps such as Notebooks and Dashboards.

Most practical Classic metric selector queries can be converted using the automatic conversion tool.

Some metrics have migration guides where manual migration may be necessary. For example, technology metrics can be converted using the Runtime metrics migration guide. Nevertheless, some manual conversion may be necessary in specific cases. Learn more at Metric selector conversion guide

Several metrics are available on Grail without a DPS license. You can learn more about which metrics are available on Grail at Built-in Metrics on Grail.

Nevertheless, some Grail metrics and use cases are restricted to DPS-licensed customers. For instance, the new Kubernetes experience metrics are available only with a DPS license. You can learn more about your Grail limits at Limits.

To learn how metric consumption is calculated using the Dynatrace Platform Subscription model, see Metrics powered by Grail.

Grail metrics come with 15 months of included retention at 1-minute granularity by default. This retention can be increased to up to 10 years.

No. Classic metrics and Grail are separate databases with separate storage.

No. Only the consumption related to your active license applies, whether it's DDUs, DPS Custom Metrics Classic, or DPS Metrics powered by Grail.

This feature is planned for a future release.

This feature is planned for a future release.