Check out our new CAAA exam prep series Our community team is pleased to announce the release of our new series, where we pose questions pertaining to the Cisco AppDynamics certifications suite. In an effort to prepare you for your upcoming exam, we’ve partnered with Cisco U. instructor Gurjit Virdee, who has generated questions guaranteed to help you excel in AppDynamics subject-matter. Each Monday (for the next few weeks), a question pertaining to the Cisco AppDynamics Associate Administrator certification exam will be posted in this very AppDynamics Learning Community space. From there, we will give you the entire week to ponder, discuss, and attempt answering the question. Come Friday, aka the end of the week, a follow-up with the answer will be added to the same forum. Our hope is to engage members, so don’t be hesitant to ask for help!  Answer the latest exam question   Haven’t started with the Cisco Learning Network? Here’s how to sign-up. Embark on your journey of career growth and technological discovery by creating an account on the Cisco Learning Network . From there, follow our Cisco Learning Network how-to guide, a process that unlocks a world of expert knowledge, resources, and a community eager to support your learning objectives. We invite you to introduce yourself in the discussion section and get connected with other AppDynamics enthusiasts! ... View more

We’re excited to announce that you can now visit our new ‘AppDynamics Learning Community’ space within the Cisco Learning Network. You’ll see some older content from the former AppDynamics community, but expect a whole lot of new content coming soon! The Cisco Learning Network is a social learning community focused on the IT industry. It provides learning tools, training resources, and industry guidance to anyone interested in building an IT career through Cisco certifications. Feel free to subscribe and then poke around in the new space to see what it has to offer.   Haven’t started with the Cisco Learning Network? Here’s how to sign-up. Embark on your journey of career growth and technological discovery by creating an account on the Cisco Learning Network . From there, follow our Cisco Learning Network how-to guide, a process that unlocks a world of expert knowledge, resources, and a community eager to support your learning objectives. We invite you to introduce yourself in the discussion section and get connected with other AppDynamics enthusiasts! Visit new AppDynamics Learning Community ... View more

Start a new learning journey or pick up where you left off by logging into Cisco U.  Today is the day to explore all that Cisco U. offers!   This means your AppDynamics University subscription just migrated to a Cisco U. subscription. If you still need to set up your Cisco U. login, follow the setup process at this how-to on the AppDynamics Community and continue your learning journey.   Cisco U. now has AppDynamics training and so much more. Find content on Networking, Cloud and Computing, Software, Security, and Data Center in a variety of media to suit your learning styles. Upskill and cross-skill with:  Learning Paths guiding to certifications  Self-assessments to gauge your starting point  Courses  Tutorials  and videos  Get started with recommendations based on your interests. Bookmark the content you want to learn and create your unique learning journey.    Additional resources  Learn more about Cisco U. or the migration:    AppDynamics Community migration FAQ   Cisco U. home page  Cisco U. plans page  Cisco U. YouTube channel  Cisco U. 101 on YouTube  ... View more

Download your AppDynamics University achievements before the move to Cisco U.   Preparing for December 15 | Downloading your Learning History? | Downloading your certificates  AppDynamics University is officially moving to Cisco U., Cisco’s world-class learning experience platform on December 15, 2023.   To keep a copy of your instructor-led training and course completion certificates, you need to download them from your AppDynamics University account before December 15, 2023, by 5 pm PST on Thursday, December 14.  You’ll also want to finish your in-progress learning by the move date. We can only migrate self-paced courses that are marked ‘100%’ complete. This means that after the move, you’ll only see your fully completed AppDynamics University self-paced courses in Cisco U. You will find your digital badges for completed self-paced and instructor-led learning plans in Credly.   For more information regarding the AppDynamics University move to Cisco U., including what content you can access, explore our migration FAQ post. We are continually updating it with more details as we approach our official move date.    Let’s get started with downloading your AppDynamics University learning history:   Log in to your AppDynamics University account.   From the dashboard, select ‘MY ACTIVITIES’.   On your ‘MY ACTIVITIES’ page, select each of the following options, one at a time, and save a PDF of the complete list of learning for each option that you select.   Courses  ILT (Instructor-led Training)  Learning Plans    How do I save a PDF? To save a PDF, go to your browser’s navigation bar, select ‘Open file,’ then ‘Print.’  From the Print form, select ‘Save as PDF’ as your destination.  NOTE | Sign in to your Credly account anytime to view your AppDynamics badges and certifications. You do not need to download or copy them.  Download your certificates Next, download a copy of any course or instructor-led training completion certificate by following these instructions for each certificate.  Select ‘Courses’ or ‘ILT (Instructor-Led Training)’ and then the badge icon listed with the learning.                   NOTE | ‘Learning Plans’ don’t include completion certificates.  Repeat for the next certificate. NOTE | Download each completion certificate that you would like to keep for your personal records. While we will be migrating your self-paced completion data, you may want to download a copy to keep them all in one place.   Each certificate will look similar to the following example:  When you’re finished saving them, don’t forget to share your achievements. ... View more

AppDynamics University training was migrated to Cisco U., Cisco’s world-class learning experience platform, on December 15, 2023.   What does this mean for you?  If you have a Standard AppDynamics University subscription, select self-paced training is already available in Cisco U. Free. If you have a Premium or Multi-User University subscription, self-paced and instructor-led training will be available in Cisco U. In all cases, you will need to create a Cisco U. account using your AppDynamics University account email address.  Review the FAQs listed in the following sections to learn more about the migration and get answers to questions that you might have.   UPDATE While the migration is now successfully completed, we recognize that you may still have questions or need assistance. We're actively updating this FAQ to ensure it continues to be a valuable resource for you. Please bear with us if you come across language that refers to the migration in future tense—it's a part of our ongoing revision process. You can also submit your questions as a comment or email us at education@appdynamics.com. We’re here to help!     WATCH THIS PAGE FOR UPDATES — Click the Options menu above right, then Subscribe  Want to receive all monthly Product Updates? Click here, then subscribe to the series.    Table of Contents  Subscriptions  What will happen to my AppDynamics University subscription?  What content will I have access to in Cisco U.?  Will there be any changes to the AppDynamics product training content?  Why do I need to create a Cisco U. account using my AppDynamics University account email?  How do I set up my new Cisco U. account? Learning Records  What about my badges, in-progress learning, and exam vouchers? How do I download my AppDynamics University learning history? What will happen to AppDynamics certifications (ACAPA, ACAA, ACIP)? Administrators  How do I ensure my users can log in through a federation with my company IDP? NEW How will Company Administrators manage learners with Cisco U. subscriptions? How can Company Administrators locate their exam voucher codes?  Will there be automated user training reports in Cisco U.?   Next Steps Where can I learn more about Cisco U.?  What do I do now? Subscriptions  What will happen to my AppDynamics University subscription?   Standard University subscriptions | Premium University subscriptions | Multi-User University subscriptions   What will happen to my Standard University subscription?    Standard University self-paced training is now available in Cisco U. Free.    You can create a Cisco U. Free account using your AppDynamics University account email address at https://u.cisco.com.      What will happen to my Premium University subscription?   Premium University subscriber content will move to Cisco U. Essentials. If you are a named user, be sure to create a Cisco U. account by December 15, 2023, using your AppDynamics University account email address. Subscription end dates and seat counts will also move with you.      What will happen to my Multi-User University subscription?   Multi-User University subscriber content will move to Cisco U. Essentials. If you are a named user, be sure to create a Cisco U. account by December 15, 2023, using your AppDynamics University account email address. Subscription end dates and seat counts will also move with you.   Back to TOC What content will I have access to in Cisco U.?   Starting December 15, 2023, Premium and Multi-User subscribers migrating to Cisco U. Essentials will have access to AppDynamics self-paced and instructor-led training. You’ll also have access to an even larger catalog of technology training, including industry-leading Associate-level certification Learning Paths, self-paced hands-on labs, technical skill assessments, and more!   Standard University subscribers will want to register for Cisco U. Free. Cisco U. Free includes select AppDynamics self-paced content and a wealth of videos, tutorials, podcasts, courses, and virtual events.     Back to TOC Will there be any changes to the AppDynamics product training content?   All AppDynamics University self-paced content will be moved to Cisco U. AppDynamics University instructor-led training courses have been carefully consolidated to better integrate with our Cisco U. instructor-led training offerings, but the training content is the same.    Back to TOC   Why do I need to create a Cisco U. account using my AppDynamics University account email?   In a future release, Cisco U. will display your completed AppDynamics self-paced course history in your Cisco U. account. To make this possible, you need to register for a Cisco U. Free account using your current AppDynamics University account email.     Back to TOC   How do I set up my new Cisco U. account?  Register for a Cisco U. Free account using the same email as your AppDynamics University account.  Once your Cisco U. account is confirmed, log in to Cisco U. using the credentials you just registered.   Log in to Cisco U. starting December 15, 2023, to view available Cisco AppDynamics courses.   Back to TOC Learning Records What about my badges, in-progress learning, and exam vouchers?     Digital badges  More great news. If you’ve earned any AppDynamics recognition badges, they are yours to keep and share. Still have learning in progress. Complete any eligible learning plans and earn your badges before December 15, 2023. Your digital badges for completed self-paced and instructor-led training learning plans will still be found in Credly.    In-progress learning  Don’t forget to finish your in-progress learning by December 15, 2023. In a future release, Cisco U. will display your completed AppDynamics self-paced course history in your Cisco U. account. But we can only migrate self-paced courses that are marked 100% complete.  If you want to download your in-progress learning history, follow the instructions on how to preserve your instructor-led and self-paced learning records.  IMPORTANT | Be sure to create a Cisco U. Free account using your AppDynamics University account email address before December 15, 2023, so that your migration process to Cisco U. is successful.    Exam vouchers  If you have unused AppDynamics University exam vouchers, you can register for a Cisco AppDynamics certification exam voucher here.   Back to TOC   What will happen to AppDynamics certifications (ACAPA, ACAA, and ACIP)?  Your AppDynamics certifications will still be valid until their expiration dates as listed on your certificates. The current AppDynamics ACAPA, ACAA, and ACIP certifications have been migrated and are already being offered by Cisco Certifications under slightly different titles.   If you need to take any exams in the future, you can choose to take your exam online or in-person at a test center using your existing AppDynamics exam vouchers or by purchasing new vouchers.   The revised exam titles and their new registration pages are listed in the following table:  Previous certification name  New exam ID  New exam acronym  New exam registration page  AppDynamics Certified Associate Performance Analyst (ACAPA)  500-420  CAAPA  Cisco AppDynamics Associate Performance Analyst  AppDynamics Certified Associate Administrator (ACAA)  500-425  CAAA  Cisco AppDynamics Associate Administrator  AppDynamics Certified Implementation Professional (ACIP)  500-430  CAPI  Cisco AppDynamics Professional Implementer   Back to TOC How do I download my AppDynamics learning history?  To keep a copy of your instructor-led training and course completion certificates, you need to download them from your AppDynamics University account before December 15, 2023. Follow the instructions on how to preserve your instructor-led and self-paced learning records. While we will be migrating your self-paced completion data, you may want to download a copy to keep them all in one place.    Administrators NEW How do I ensure my users can log in through a federation with my company IDP?  We expect to be able to support identity federation in the near future.  Back to TOC   How will Company Administrators manage learners with Cisco U. subscriptions?   Company Administrators can use the Cisco U. Customer Admin Portal to assign learners their subscription seats. We’ll email instructions on how to access the Customer Admin Portal and manage learners after the migration is complete.   We also suggest that Company Administrators start setting up their own accounts in Cisco U. ahead of the migration:  Register for a Cisco U. Free account using the same email as your AppDynamics University account.  Once your account is registered, log in to Cisco U. using the credentials you just registered.    After the migration is complete on December 15, 2023:  Log in to Cisco U. and select your Profile Icon (initials) at top-right.  From your Profile Icon drop-down, select Customer Admin to manage your subscriptions.  Note: If you do not see Customer Admin as an option after December 15, choose Help & Support from your Profile Icon drop-down, then select Submit an issue.   Back to TOC How can Company Administrators locate their exam voucher codes?  Company Administrators can see their exam voucher code information on the AppDynamics Account Management Portal. They can then redeem the codes at this site to register for a certification exam.   Back to TOC    Will there be automated user training reports in Cisco U.?    A future enhancement will enable self-service reporting in Cisco U.   Back to TOC   Next Steps Where can I learn more about Cisco U.?  Here are some great resources to get acquainted with the Cisco U. learning platform:  Cisco U. home page: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/foryou   Cisco U. plans page: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/foryou/plans   Cisco U. general FAQ page: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/foryou/faq   Cisco U. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CiscoUtube   Back to TOC What do I do now?    For now, get ready for more upskilling, reskilling, and new skilling. We encourage you to complete any remaining training and download your learning history in AppDynamics University before December 15, 2023. Soon, you will have the best of both worlds. Starting December 15, 2023, AppDynamics University will redirect to Cisco U., where you can continue to access the AppDynamics training that we’ve described, plus a wealth of additional tech content personalized to you and your learning goals.    You can create a Cisco U. Free account using your AppDynamics University account email address at https://u.cisco.com any time.    Back to TOC ... View more

In this article Overview of - APM414 - Administer Controller Settings What you'll learn Who is this course for? Prerequisites Topics   APM414 - Administer Controller Settings Instructor-led Training 2 Topics 2 Labs Course duration: 1 hr On-premises Platform Administrators will learn how to access the Admin UI to modify, import and export all or specific Controller settings. This course is available for Premium University users. To view and register for this, check out AppDynamics University and search for the code APM414.   What you’ll learn Locate and modify global configuration settings using the Admin UI Export and import Controller global configuration settings using the REST API Who is this course for? This course is designed for on-premises Platform Administrators.   Prerequisites Required: None Recommended: APM405 - User Administration APM406 - License and Account Administration APM412 - Controller Backup and Restoration APM413 - Administering Logs with Glassfish Topics  Topic 1 - Locate and modify global configuration settings using the Admin UI Topic 2 - Export and import Controller global configuration settings using the REST API ... View more

In this article Overview of - APM413 - Administer Logs with GlassFish What you'll learn Who is this course for? Prerequisites Topics   APM413 - Administer Logs with GlassFish Instructor-led Training 2 Topics 2 Labs Course duration: 90 minutes On-premises Platform Administrators learn how to identify, rotate and relocate controller and appserver log files. This course is available for Premium University users. To view and register for this, check out AppDynamics University and search for the code APM413.   What you’ll learn Identify and locate Controller and Appserver logs Modify Controller and Appserver log settings Who is this course for? This course is designed for on-premises Platform Administrators.   Prerequisites Required: None Recommended: APM405 - User Administration APM406 - License and Account Administration APM412 - Controller Backup and Restoration APM414 - Administering Controller Settings with the Admin UI and REST API Topics  Topic 1 - Administration of AppDynamics Controller logs Topic 2 - Administration of AppServer Logs with GlassFish Application Servers ... View more

In this article Overview of - APM412 - Controller Backup and Restoration What you'll learn Who is this course for? Prerequisites Topics   APM412 - Controller Backup and Restoration Instructor-led Training 1 Topic 1 Lab Course duration: 1 hr On-premises Platform Administrators learn to backup and restore the Controller. This course is available for Premium University users. To view and register for this, check out AppDynamics University and search for the code APM412.   What you’ll learn Strategy and role of Enterprise Console 3 Levels of Controller backup Backup strategy and frequency Perform a backup of Controller data Restoring from a Backup Who is this course for? This course is designed for on-premises Platform Administrators   Prerequisites Required: None Recommended: APM405 - User Administration APM406 - License and Account Administration APM413 - Administering Logs with Glassfish APM414 - Administering Controller Settings with the Admin UI and REST API Topics  Topic 1 - Controller Backup and Restoration ... View more

In this article Overview of - IMP877 - Monitoring as Code What you'll learn Who is this course for? Prerequisites Topics   IMP877 - Monitoring as Code Instructor-led Training 3 Topics 2 Labs Course duration: 3.5 hours Learn how to automate the process of deploying agents into your application landscape. Also learn how to automate the administration of key Controller configuration settings, so that they can be backed-up at one point in time, to be later applied to a Controller (potentially in a different system environment). This course is available for Premium University users. To view and register for this, check out AppDynamics University and search for the code IMP877.   What you’ll learn You will learn how monitoring as code fits into the CI/CD approach and dig into the key aspects of Agent installation and configuration that need automating. You’ll learn about the rich set of APIs supported by the Controller that expose its configuration values and what the options are for exporting and importing the Controller config values. You’ll have the opportunity to practice the automation of Agent installation and configuration and injecting config values into the Controller in lab exercises.   Who is this course for? This course is designed for system administrators, or anyone responsible for implementing the automated management of AppDynamics monitoring configuration parameters as part of the organization’s deployment strategy. Prerequisites Required: Knowledge of App and Machine Agent installation is required, which is covered in IMP862 - Installing Agents, or IMP860 On-Premises Installation Workshop courses, available from AppDynamics Education as Instructor-led training. Topics  Topic 1 - Introduction Monitoring with Code Topic 2 - Automating Agent Deployment Topic 3 - Interfacing with AppDynamics APIs ... View more

In this article Overview of - IMP876 - AppDynamics Platform Architecture What you'll learn Who is this course for? Prerequisites Topics   IMP876 - AppDynamics Platform Architecture Instructor-led Training 2 Topics 0 Labs Course duration: 1.5 hours Understand the interplay and responsibilities of the major components that make up the AppDynamics platform. This course is available for Premium University users. To view and register for this, check out AppDynamics University and search for the code IMP876.   What you’ll learn You will learn what AppDynamics means in terms of “Full Stack Observability” (FSO). You’ll get clear and precise understanding of the roles of the main functional components of the AppDynamics solution platform and the ways they inter-communicate.   Who is this course for? This course is designed for System Administrators, Site Reliability Engineers and Partner Implementation Consultants. Prerequisites Required: None Topics  Topic 1 - Full Stack Observability Topic 2 - The AppDynamics Platform Architecture ... View more