Read and close Dynatrace problems, comment on them, send custom events, query metrics and list monitored entities.
Explore 7 workflow actions for Dynatrace, including account permissions and operation limits.
4 read actions3 write actions
WORKFLOW ACTIONS
What you can configure.
Choose an action in the workflow builder, connect an account, and map its inputs. These actions are available in the catalog; your account access and a successful test determine whether they work for your setup.
Close problem
Write
Close a problem with a closing comment; a problem that is already closed answers 204.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
A Dynatrace access token with the problems.write scope
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Comment on problem
Write
Add a comment to a problem.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
A Dynatrace access token with the problems.write scope
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Get problem
Read
Read a problem's details.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
A Dynatrace access token with the problems.read scope
List entities
Read
List monitored entities matching an entity selector.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
A Dynatrace access token with the entities.read scope
List problems
Read
List problems in a timeframe, optionally filtered by a problem or entity selector.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
A Dynatrace access token with the problems.read scope
Query metrics
Read
Read data points for up to 10 metrics with a metric selector.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
A Dynatrace access token with the metrics.read scope
Send event
Write
Send a custom event, such as a deployment, annotation, info or alert, optionally attached to entities.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
A Dynatrace access token with the events.ingest scope
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
SETUP
Start with a controlled test.
01Connect the intended account
Use the account and permissions required for your process. Review the connection check before configuring a workflow action.
02Review inputs and access
Select a listed operation and map its required inputs. Use test records and add a human approval before writes that need review.
03Confirm the result
Inspect step outputs and confirm the result in Dynatrace. A saved workflow is not a completed provider action.