Description

Introduction of AppDynamics (APM)

AppDynamics (APM) is a leading  solution that helps organizations monitor, analyze, and optimize their applications in real-time. With deep insights into business transactions, application performance, and user experience, AppDynamics enables enterprises to improve operational efficiency and ensure a seamless digital experience for end-users. This training covers key concepts of application monitoring, business transaction tracking, and performance optimization using AppDynamics.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the skills to use AppDynamics to monitor applications, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and gain visibility into business processes.

Prerequisites of AppDynamics (APM)

1. Basic understanding of application architecture and performance metrics
2. Experience with software development or system administration
3. Familiarity with cloud services and web-based applications
4. Access to an AppDynamics account (trial or licensed) for hands-on practice

Table of Content

1: Introduction to AppDynamics (APM)

 1.1 Overview of AppDynamics
1.1.1 What is AppDynamics? Key Features and Capabilities
1.1.2 AppDynamics Architecture: Controller, Agents, and Dashboards
1.1.3 Use Cases: Application Performance Management and Business Monitoring
1.2 Getting Started with AppDynamics
1.2.1 Setting Up an AppDynamics Account
1.2.2 Installing Agents for Different Platforms (Java, .NET, Node.js)
1.2.3 Navigating the AppDynamics User Interface

2: Business Transactions and Application Performance Monitoring

2.1 Understanding Business Transactions
2.1.1 What are Business Transactions in AppDynamics?
2.1.2 Tracking Key Business Transactions for Monitoring
2.1.3 Configuring Business Transactions in AppDynamics
2.2 Monitoring Application Performance
2.2.1 Monitoring Key Performance Metrics: Response Time, Throughput, Errors
2.2.2 Visualizing Application Topology and Dependencies
2.2.3 Identifying Performance Issues and Bottlenecks

3: Advanced Application Monitoring and Diagnostics

3.1 Deep Dive into Application Performance
3.1.1 Monitoring Backend Services and APIs
3.1.2 Diagnosing Slow Transactions and Memory Leaks
3.1.3 Using AppDynamics for Database Monitoring and Optimization
3.2 Code-Level Diagnostics
3.2.1 Tracing Application Code to Identify Performance Issues
3.2.2 Analyzing Thread Dumps and Heap Memory Usage
3.2.3 Leveraging Diagnostic Sessions for Troubleshooting

4: End-User Experience Monitoring

 4.1 Browser Real User Monitoring (RUM)
4.1.1 Monitoring End-User Performance in Web Applications
4.1.2 Measuring Page Load Times, JavaScript Errors, and User Sessions
4.1.3 Understanding Core Web Vitals and Their Impact on UX
4.2 Mobile Real User Monitoring (Mobile RUM)
4.2.1 Tracking Mobile App Performance and User Engagement
4.2.2 Monitoring Mobile-Specific Metrics: Latency, Crashes, Errors
4.2.3 Optimizing Mobile App Performance with AppDynamics

5: Infrastructure and Cloud Monitoring

5.1 Infrastructure Visibility
5.1.1 Monitoring Servers, Containers, and Virtual Machines
5.1.2 Collecting Metrics from Cloud Environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
5.1.3 Using Infrastructure Dashboards for Resource Utilization
5.2 Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Monitoring
5.2.1 Monitoring Applications Across On-Premises and Cloud Environments
5.2.2 Tracking Performance of Cloud-Native Applications
5.2.3 Optimizing Resource Allocation for Cloud Deployments

6: Business Performance Monitoring and Analytics

6.1 Business iQ: Real-Time Business Monitoring
6.1.1 Introduction to Business iQ in AppDynamics
6.1.2 Tracking Business Metrics Tied to Application Performance
6.1.3 Visualizing Business Impact with Dashboards and Reports
6.2 Analyzing Business Outcomes
6.2.1 Understanding Business Health through Application Performance
6.2.2 Analyzing Key Metrics: Revenue, Conversion Rates, and Engagement
6.2.3 Creating Custom Business Dashboards for Executive Reporting

7: Alerting and Automated Remediation

7.1 Configuring Alerts and Health Rules
7.1.1 Setting Up Health Rules for Application and Business Metrics
7.1.2 Configuring Alerts for Performance Issues and Anomalies
7.1.3 Managing Alert Notifications with Integrations (Slack, PagerDuty, etc.)
7.2 Automated Remediation
7.2.1 Implementing Auto-Remediation Workflows in AppDynamics
7.2.2 Using Policies to Automate Issue Resolution
7.2.3 Reducing Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) with Automation

8: AppDynamics for DevOps and Continuous Monitoring

8.1 DevOps Monitoring with AppDynamics
8.1.1 Integrating AppDynamics into CI/CD Pipelines
8.1.2 Monitoring Build and Release Performance in DevOps
8.1.3 Tracking Application Performance Across Environments
8.2 Continuous Monitoring and Feedback Loops
8.2.1 Using AppDynamics to Monitor Application Changes
8.2.2 Implementing Continuous Feedback for Developers
8.2.3 Enhancing DevOps Collaboration with AppDynamics Dashboards

9: Integration with Other Tools and Ecosystem

9.1 Integrating AppDynamics with Other Tools
9.1.1 Connecting AppDynamics to Log Management Tools (Splunk, ELK Stack)
9.1.2 Integrating with Monitoring Tools (Nagios, Prometheus)
9.1.3 Using AppDynamics with ITSM Platforms (ServiceNow, Jira)
9.2 Leveraging AppDynamics APIs
9.2.1 Automating Monitoring Tasks with AppDynamics APIs
9.2.2 Extending Functionality with Custom Integrations
9.2.3 Building Custom Dashboards and Reports with APIs(Ref: API Documentation)

10: Security Monitoring and Compliance

10.1 Security Monitoring with AppDynamics
10.1.1 Monitoring Security-Related Events and Anomalies
10.1.2 Using AppDynamics to Detect Application Vulnerabilities
10.1.3 Ensuring Compliance with Industry Standards (PCI-DSS, GDPR, etc.)
10.2 Auditing and Reporting
10.2.1 Generating Compliance Reports for Application Performance
10.2.2 Automating Audit Trails for Business and IT Operations
10.2.3 Best Practices for Secure Monitoring Configurations

11: Conclusion and Case Studies

11.1 Review of Key Concepts
11.1.1 Summary of Application Performance Monitoring and Business Insights
11.1.2 Recap of Business Transactions, RUM, and Infrastructure Monitoring
11.1.3 Real-World Case Studies
11.2 Next Steps for Advanced Learning
11.2.1 AppDynamics Certifications and Advanced Training
11.2.2 Exploring Additional Features and AppDynamics Resources

This curriculum enables participants to utilize AppDynamics for achieving technical and business performance goals, enhancing application efficiency and the financial impact of their IT operations.

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