What is a recommended best practice when configuring probes for internal applications in ZDX?

When configuring probes for internal applications in ZDX, it is considered a best practice to only select user groups, departments, and locations that actually use the application. This approach ensures that the probes are focused and relevant, capturing meaningful data that reflects the real user experience and performance metrics of those who are actively using the application. By narrowing down the selection to only the active users, the data collected will be more accurate and actionable, enhancing the effectiveness of monitoring and troubleshooting efforts.

This strategy minimizes noise from irrelevant data, allowing teams to respond to performance issues more effectively. In contrast, selecting all user groups would lead to unnecessary complexity and dilute the quality of the insights obtained. Similarly, randomly assigning probes does not guarantee that the gathered data will be pertinent to the actual user experience of those relying on the application, which can hinder efforts to maintain optimal performance. Ensuring probes are active in all locations might lead to data overload and misrepresent the application's effectiveness in the specific contexts where it is genuinely used. Therefore, focusing on specific user groups and locations that engage with the application aligns well with the goal of providing precise and useful monitoring and performance evaluations.