What are AppDynamics’ help options, when should I use them, and how can I find them?
AppDynamics offers many resources you can use to find answers to your questions. Check out the various options available to you.
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SELF-HELP
IN-PERSON HELP
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Call a consultant
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AppDynamics learning in Cisco U
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Documentation Portal
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AppDynamics Community: Forums, Knowledge Base, Idea Exchange
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New product features and release announcements
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AppDynamics Trust Center
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Downloads
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AppDynamics Resources
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License Entitlements and Restrictions
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Support Portal
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Also, see Additional Resources
Call-a-Consultant
Need 1:1 advice on how to use AppDynamics products? AppDynamics customers can set up a meeting with experts with Customer Success Specialists. Call-a-consultant meetings are limited to 30 minutes, though there is no limit to the number of meetings a customer can request.
Possible topics might be:
Installation and configuration
Custom Dashboards
Best APM practices
End User Monitoring (EUM)
Business performance monitoring products
Though this service, our customers can have ready access to a technical consultant to help answer quick questions or receive guidance on technical configuration related to AppDynamics.
The service has a follow-the-sun model of work-day coverage, with consultants in AMER, EMEA, and APAC time zones. Based on the requestor's time zone, the meeting will be routed to a consultant who is ready to assist. To get started, fill out this form.
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AppDynamics learning in Cisco U
Explore a variety of self-paced and instructor-led educational tools to help you successfully configure, manage, and monitor applications with AppDynamics.
Cisco’s learning platform, Cisco U.,offers tech learning in an engaging experience designed around your needs. You’ll find personal guidance, a catalog of Cisco and Cisco-adjacent training, including AppDynamics product training, and a global community for discussion and support. Learn more about what Cisco U. has to offer
Start accessing AppDynamics learning and more by registering for a free Cisco U. account.
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Documentation Portal
Search the Documentation Portal — or browse by product area—to get an overview of the product.
New to AppDynamics? Check out these pages:
Splunk AppDynamics SaaS: Getting Started
Cisco AppDynamics On-Premises: Plan Your Deployment
Get Started with Cisco Cloud Observability
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AppDynamics Community
Get involved in any area of our Community!
Discussion Forums | Engage in a peer-to-peer discussion area where you can
Find accepted solutions
Get guidance offered by Community members
Ask questions of the Community
You can also share what you have learned to enhance discussion in the community.
Knowledge Base | Leverage this collection of expert-written articles meant to give practitioners a deeper dive into specific topics. Here you will find best practices, troubleshooting help, tips, upgrade checklists, and more. Help improve article quality by asking clarifying questions and contributing your own experiences.
Idea Exchange | AppDynamics customers can vote, submit, and discuss product enhancements, features, and capabilities in the Idea Exchange.
NOTE | You must have an active Splunk Account to access the Ideas Portal
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New product features and release announcements
See Product Announcements and Alerts for information, including:
Product Announcements
Security Advisories
Support Advisories
End of Support Notices
End of Life Notices
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AppDynamics Trust Center
In the Trust Center, learn about security foundations and features of AppDynamics solutions under topics like:
Architectural and technical controls
Continuous monitoring
Incident response
Secure Development Lifecycle
Security Automation
Vulnerability Management
Testing and Verification
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Downloads
Access and download binary right from your Accounts profile, using the link in the left navigation bar.
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AppDynamics Resources
Find AppDynamics-produced and written resources, such as:
analyst reports
case studies
datasheets
eBooks
videos
webinars
white papers, and more
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License Entitlements and Restrictions
Contact your AppDynamics Account Manager with licensing-related questions.
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Support Portal
File a support ticket, manage requests, or report an issue specific to your environment. Contact Support for urgent requests. For more details, see How do I submit a Support Ticket?
Go to the Accounts Overview page in your profile to see your Support Agreement and for a link to our Support Portal.
NOTE | Support Portal access is limited to Company Admins. Please check with your AppD rep if you require access or have questions.
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Additional Resources
Advanced AppDynamics troubleshooting and tools
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