Get started with Application observability
This page provides instructions for deploying the Dynatrace Operator in application monitoring configuration to a Kubernetes cluster.
Before you begin
Before installing Dynatrace on your Kubernetes cluster, ensure that you meet the following requirements:
- Your
kubectlCLI is connected to the Kubernetes cluster that you want to monitor. - You have sufficient privileges on the monitored cluster to run
kubectloroccommands.
Cluster setup and configuration
You must allow egress for Dynatrace pods (default: Dynatrace namespace) to your Dynatrace environment or to your Environment ActiveGate
- For OpenShift Dedicated, you need the cluster-admin role.
- Helm installation Use Helm version 3.
Supported versions
See supported Kubernetes/OpenShift platform versions and distributions.
Configuring SCC is required for OpenShift for cloudNativeFullStack and applicationMonitoring with CSI driver deployments.
Installation options
Choose one of the installation methods that best suits your needs.
Manifest
Helm
Dynatrace Operator version 0.8.0+
Learn more
After you've successfully installed the Dynatrace Operator, you may find the following resources helpful for further learning and troubleshooting.
Get actionable answers
Start to analyze your Kubernetes clusters and containerized Apps with Dynatrace and benefit from actionable answers.
Guides
Learn how you can configure Dynatrace Operator to support specific use cases.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot any challenges you may encounter while working with the Dynatrace Operator and its various components.
How it works
Want to learn more about the Dynatrace components in your Kubernetes cluster?
Reference
API reference and configuration options for all Dynatrace components within your Kubernetes cluster.
Dynatrace Operator release notes
See release notes for Dynatrace Operator.
Update or uninstall
This page provides a detailed instructions on how to update and uninstall Dynatrace Operator.