Service Detection v2 (SDv2) detects services based on OpenTelemetery trace data. It operates according to a single set of rules that are based on resource attributes. It includes default rules (formerly "Unified Service rules") and additionally you can define your own custom rules.
SDv2 provides
SDv2 behavior can be configured via the Dynatrace web UI.
As of June, 2025, SDv2 rules apply only to OpenTelemetry services.
A public preview of SDv2 rules for OneAgent services on Kubernetes is forecast for summer 2025.