Get started with host monitoring

However, if you're interested in gaining a more comprehensive view of your environment that includes aspects such as Application observability and user experience, you should consider a full Kubernetes observability approach, such as cloud native full stack or classic full stack.

This page provides instructions for deploying the Dynatrace Operator in host monitoring configuration to a Kubernetes cluster.

Before you begin

Before installing Dynatrace on your Kubernetes cluster, ensure that you meet the following requirements:

Your kubectl CLI is connected to the Kubernetes cluster that you want to monitor.
You have sufficient privileges on the monitored cluster to run kubectl or oc commands.

Cluster setup and configuration

You must allow egress for Dynatrace pods (default: Dynatrace namespace) to your Dynatrace environment URL.
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.

Installation options

Choose one of the installation methods that best suits your needs.

Manifest

Helm

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.