Securing Linux for the Cloud from Pluralsight

This course will introduce you to how Cisco AppDynamics, ThousandEyes, and Intersight Workload Optimizer provide observability across the entire stack of applications, infrastructure, and security with real-time insights and business context.

These days, many organizations are experiencing enormous challenges in providing, securing, and optimizing an ever-growing demand of web/mobile applications and digital services in a cost-effective manner. As these applications can now be deployed from anywhere – within their private data center, public cloud, SaaS – it is beyond human scale to monitor everything that impacts the applications. In this course, Introduction to Application Observability Using Cisco AppDynamics and ThousandEyes, you will be introduced to Cisco’s application observability solution and the foundation components of that solution – AppDynamics, ThousandEyes, and Intersight Optimizer. First, you’ll learn how the core foundational components of full-stack observability provides insight and visibility into both the application and user digital experience. Next, you will learn how to navigate AppDynamics and deploy ThousandEyes agents into your hybrid-cloud environments so that you can create various tests and process their results. Finally, you’ll learn how AppDynamics Secure Application can be used to protect the application against attacks in real time, as well as identify vulnerabilities and threats. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have fundamental knowledge of application observability to translate concepts and ideas from the hands-on demonstrations to be utilized for your organization, clients, and customers.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Examining Core Foundation of Full-stack Observability

Implementing Application Monitoring with Cisco AppDynamics

Implementing Digital Experience Monitoring Using Cisco ThousandEyes

Implementing Optimization with AppDynamics and Intersight

Implementing Secure Application with AppDynamics

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Examines overarching components of full-stack observability

Teaches application monitoring, which is core for keeping code running smoothly

Provides real-time insights and business context for developers using Cisco AppDynamics and ThousandEyes

Teaches how to implement optimizations with AppDynamics and Intersight

Explores how to implement secure applications using AppDynamics to enhance business

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Securing Linux for the Cloud with these activities:

Review basic networking concepts

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Refresh your understanding of fundamental networking concepts to enhance your comprehension of AppDynamics and ThousandEyes.

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Read articles or watch videos about basic networking concepts.
Take a quiz or practice questions to test your understanding.

AppDynamics resources collection

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Gather a collection of useful AppDynamics resources, such as documentation, tutorials, and blog posts.

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Use Google or other search engines to find AppDynamics resources.
Bookmark or save the links to the most relevant resources.
Organize the resources into categories, such as documentation, tutorials, and blog posts.
Share your collection with other students or colleagues.

AppDynamics user group meeting

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Connect with other AppDynamics users to share knowledge, ask questions, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends.

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Find a local AppDynamics user group.
Attend a meeting and introduce yourself.
Participate in discussions and ask questions.
Share your own experiences and insights.
Follow up with new connections after the meeting.

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ThousandEyes synthetic monitoring exercises

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Complete hands-on exercises to develop proficiency in using ThousandEyes for synthetic monitoring and network performance testing.

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Sign up for a free trial of ThousandEyes.
Create a few synthetic tests to monitor your network.
Analyze the results of your tests.
Use ThousandEyes to troubleshoot any network issues you identify.

AppDynamics metric analysis exercises

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Solve a series of exercises that provide hands-on practice in analyzing metrics and identifying performance issues using AppDynamics.

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Download sample AppDynamics data.
Import the data into your favorite data analysis tool.
Analyze the data to identify trends, outliers, and performance bottlenecks.
Create visualizations to illustrate your findings.
Write a brief report summarizing your analysis.

Network troubleshooting with ThousandEyes

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Practice real-world network troubleshooting scenarios to strengthen understanding of ThousandEyes capabilities and network troubleshooting techniques.

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Register for a free ThousandEyes account.
Create a few simple synthetic tests to monitor your network.
Introduce latency to your network using a tool like tc.
Use ThousandEyes to troubleshoot the latency issue.
Write a brief report on your findings, including steps taken to troubleshoot the issue.

Mock vulnerability report

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Create a comprehensive vulnerability report as if working as a security analyst, using AppDynamics Secure Application to detect and prioritize vulnerabilities.

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Install and configure AppDynamics Secure Application on a target system.
Run a vulnerability scan and analyze the results.
Determine the severity and potential impact of the vulnerabilities.
Prioritize the vulnerabilities based on risk and impact.
Create a detailed report documenting the findings and recommendations for remediation.

Career center

Learners who complete Securing Linux for the Cloud will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Information Security Analyst

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect an organization's information and systems. They use their knowledge of security principles and security technologies to create and manage security measures that prevent, detect, and respond to security threats. This course will introduce you to the basics of security, including security principles, security technologies, and security practices. It will also provide you with hands-on experience in using security tools and practices to protect an organization's information and systems.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's computer networks and systems from cyber threats. They use their knowledge of cybersecurity techniques and tools to create and manage cybersecurity measures that can prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats. This course will introduce you to the basics of cybersecurity, including cybersecurity techniques, cybersecurity tools, and cybersecurity applications. It will also provide you with hands-on experience in using cybersecurity techniques and tools to create and manage cybersecurity measures.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers are responsible for bridging the gap between software development and IT operations. They use their knowledge of software development and IT operations to create and maintain software applications that are reliable, scalable, and secure. This course will introduce you to the basics of DevOps, including DevOps principles, DevOps tools, and DevOps practices. It will also provide you with hands-on experience in using DevOps tools and practices to create and maintain software applications.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure. They use their knowledge of cloud computing technologies to create and manage cloud-based applications and services. This course will introduce you to the basics of cloud computing, including cloud computing architectures, cloud computing services, and cloud computing security. It will also provide you with hands-on experience in designing and building cloud-based applications and services using a variety of cloud computing technologies.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining computer networks. They use their knowledge of networking technologies to create and manage networks that are reliable, scalable, and secure. This course will introduce you to the basics of networking, including networking architectures, networking protocols, and networking security. It will also provide you with hands-on experience in designing and building networks using a variety of networking technologies.

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Machine Learning Engineer

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Software Developer

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Quality Assurance Analyst

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Data Scientist

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Business Analyst

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to identify trends, patterns, and insights. They use their knowledge of data analysis techniques and tools to create and manage data analysis reports that can be used to inform decision-making. This course will introduce you to the basics of data analysis, including data analysis techniques, data analysis tools, and data analysis applications. It will also provide you with hands-on experience in using data analysis techniques and tools to create and manage data analysis reports.

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Technical Writer

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User Experience Designer

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Project Manager

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