Acquisition (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Acquisition [Abstract]
Acquisition cost dynaTrace	$ 255,800,000
Direct acquisition costs recognized as administrative and general	300,000
Goodwill recognized on acquisition	210,900,000
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of intangible assets subject to amortization	42,000,000
Amount borrowed under the amended credit facility	129,500,000
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of intangible assets subject to amortization	28,500,000
Useful life of amortizable intangible assets (in years)	5
Trade Names [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of intangible assets subject to amortization	9,800,000
Useful life of amortizable intangible assets (in years)	3
Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of intangible assets subject to amortization	$ 3,700,000
Useful life of amortizable intangible assets (in years)	10

The aggregate amount assigned to a major class of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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Amount of cash paid to acquire the entity.

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Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

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Increase for additional borrowings on the credit facility during the period.

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