Question

By using an ActiveGate, firewall settings can be simplified because _____.

a) ActiveGate automatically configures the firewall
b) ActiveGate filters out non-essential traffic
c) ActiveGate acts as a proxy for incoming/outgoing traffic
d) ActiveGate encrypts all network communication

Answer 1

An ActiveGate simplifies firewall settings by acting as a proxy for traffic, centralizing communication through one point and reducing the complexity of firewall rules.

Step-by-step explanation:

By using an ActiveGate, firewall settings can be simplified because ActiveGate acts as a proxy for incoming/outgoing traffic. An ActiveGate is a component that sits between Dynatrace-monitored environments and the Dynatrace Server. It primarily serves as a routing service, which means it collects data from Dynatrace OneAgents, buffs it, and then forwards it to the Dynatrace Server or the Dynatrace Cluster, depending on the deployment. Because it can centralize communication through a specific point in the network, this reduces the complexity of firewall rules, as only traffic from the ActiveGate needs to be allowed, rather than permitting each monitored host to communicate directly with the Dynatrace cluster or server.