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AWS re:Invent 2022 - Modernize faster with serverless and end-to-end observability (PRT273)

Summary

Patrick Turner from Dynatrace discusses serverless technologies and end-to-end observability to accelerate modernization.
Dynatrace is an intelligent, automated observability solution aiding digital transformation.
The company has a strong partnership with AWS, which was foundational for their SaaS offering.
Dynatrace's key technologies include the OneAgent, PurePath, and Davis AI engine, and the newly announced Grail engine.
Serverless is more than just Function as a Service (FaaS); it includes serverless compute, databases, and platform services.
AWS Lambda is a favorite among Dynatrace customers for serverless compute, with its ease of use, integration, deployment, operation, security, cost-effectiveness, and Graviton capability.
Observability in serverless environments is still crucial, and Dynatrace provides comprehensive monitoring and analysis tools.
Dynatrace's AI engine, Davis, proactively identifies and analyzes issues, providing root cause analysis and reducing noise in monitoring environments.
The session included a live demo showcasing Dynatrace's capabilities in monitoring AWS services, including Lambda functions, and how it provides insights into application performance and user experience.

Serverless technologies can significantly reduce operational burdens and costs by offloading server management to cloud vendors like AWS.
Observability remains a critical aspect of serverless architectures to ensure performance, reliability, and cost optimization.
Dynatrace's OneAgent technology simplifies observability by automatically monitoring applications without the need for manual configuration.
The Davis AI engine is a core component of Dynatrace's platform, offering real-time analysis and proactive problem identification, which is essential for modern, dynamic applications.
The Grail engine represents a significant advancement in data storage and analysis, capable of handling massive amounts of observability data, which is increasingly important in large-scale environments.
Dynatrace's integration with AWS services, including Lambda, provides deep insights into serverless applications, helping customers to optimize performance and troubleshoot issues effectively.
The session highlighted the importance of a proactive approach to observability, moving away from reactive problem-solving to a more predictive and automated model.