Section 2 of 8 APM & Security
Deep-dive features
ArgusLogs: in-process micro-telemetry
Designed for ultra-low overhead, deep code observability embedded directly into the application compile target.
- Zero-reflection AOP — Post-build IL weaving injects OnMethodBoundaryAspect hooks into IL, avoiding runtime reflection penalties.
- Granular database visibility — Intercepts ORM/ADO.NET to record SQL text, parameters, duration, and caller context.
- Context propagation — ArgusLogsContext links inbound HTTP to outbound DB and network calls across async boundaries.
Dynatrace: full-stack enterprise APM
A heavyweight, machine-learning-driven monitoring platform for infrastructure and multi-service fleets.
- OneAgent auto-instrumentation — Host-level daemon injects hooks into running processes.
- AI-powered diagnostics (Davis) — Flags anomalies, baselines, and root causes across microservices.
- Infrastructure mapping (Smartscape) — Topology from hardware up to application routes.
- Resource heavy — Separate agent processes consume non-negligible CPU and RAM.
WAF: edge security shield
No visibility into application runtime — operates purely at the network traffic layer.
- Traffic inspection — Scrutinizes HTTP payloads, headers, and paths before they reach the app.
- Threat mitigation — Blocks SQLi, XSS, DDoS, and similar attacks via rule engines (e.g. ModSecurity).
- Data privacy gap — Cannot see internal SQL, method calls, or outbound async network calls.