- Basic understanding of computer hardware and software
- Familiarity with application performance monitoring (APM) concepts
- Basic knowledge of web technologies and infrastructure
Audience
- IT operations professionals
- DevOps engineers
- Developers
AppDynamics is a powerful application performance management (APM) and IT operations analytics (ITOA) tool that provides real-time monitoring and analytics for applications and infrastructure.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT operations professionals who wish to effectively implement and leverage AppDynamics for optimal application performance monitoring and management.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core concepts and capabilities of AppDynamics.
- Monitor applications, analyze performance metrics, and identify bottlenecks.
- Utilize AppDynamics for troubleshooting and improving application performance.
- Configure and manage user-defined transaction snapshots and business transactions.
- Create and interpret reports and dashboards for stakeholder communication.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Introduction to Application Performance Monitoring (APM)
- Overview of APM and its importance
- Introduction to AppDynamics
- Key features and architecture
Getting Started with AppDynamics
- Installation and setup
- Navigating the AppDynamics UI
Core Concepts
- Understanding application flow maps
- Definition and importance of business transactions
- Metrics and baselines
Monitoring
- Application performance monitoring
- Error and exception monitoring
- Infrastructure monitoring
Advanced Configuration
- Customizing dashboards and reports
- Configuring alerts and health rules
- User and role management
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Diagnostic sessions
- Transaction snapshots analysis
- Log analytics
Enhancing Application Performance
- Performance tuning best practices
- Real User Monitoring (RUM)
- Database and server monitoring
Integrations and Extensions
- Integrating with DevOps and IT operations tools
- Extending AppDynamics with APIs
Case Studies and Best Practices
- Analyzing real-world scenarios
- Best practices for monitoring strategy and deployment
Summary and Next Steps