Introduction to Application Observability Using Cisco AppDynamics and ThousandEyes 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

Clear focus on application observability, a core skill for IT professionals

Emphasizes real-time insights and business context, essential for effective decision-making

Hands-on demonstrations and practical examples reinforce learning

Covers the latest tools and technologies in application observability, enhancing professional skills

Taught by Sean Douglas, a recognized expert in application observability

Assumes prior knowledge in IT infrastructure and software development

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 Introduction to Application Observability Using Cisco AppDynamics and ThousandEyes with these activities:

Review core concepts in full-stack observability

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Strengthen your foundation in application monitoring and observability before diving into the course.

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Revisit materials from previous courses or online resources on full-stack observability.
Focus on understanding the principles of monitoring application performance, infrastructure, and security.
Spend extra time reviewing the concepts of Cisco AppDynamics, ThousandEyes, and Intersight Optimizer.

Compile a glossary of key terms and concepts in application observability

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Create a comprehensive resource for understanding the terminology and concepts used in application observability.

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Collect terms and definitions from course materials, online resources, and industry publications.
Organize the terms alphabetically or by category.
Provide clear and concise definitions for each term.
Include examples or illustrations to enhance understanding.
Review and refine the glossary regularly to keep it up-to-date.

Follow online tutorials on advanced AppDynamics features

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Explore the full capabilities of AppDynamics by following guided tutorials that cover its advanced features.

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Identify online tutorials or documentation that focus on advanced AppDynamics features.
Select a feature that aligns with your interests or learning goals.
Follow the tutorial step-by-step, practicing the techniques and concepts covered.
Experiment with the feature in your own test environment to solidify your understanding.

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Practice deploying ThousandEyes agents

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Sharpen your skills in deploying ThousandEyes agents to monitor your hybrid-cloud environments.

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Choose a hybrid-cloud environment to practice in.
Follow the documentation to set up a deployment plan for ThousandEyes agents.
Deploy the agents and configure them for monitoring.
Test the agents to ensure they are collecting data effectively.

Simulate application performance issues and troubleshoot using AppDynamics

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Develop your troubleshooting skills by simulating performance issues and using AppDynamics to identify and resolve them.

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Set up a test environment with an application that you can simulate performance issues on.
Use AppDynamics to monitor the application and generate performance data.
Simulate different types of performance issues, such as slow response times, high memory usage, or errors.
Use AppDynamics to identify the root cause of the issues and implement solutions to resolve them.
Repeat the process for different performance issues to enhance your troubleshooting skills.

Attend conferences or meetups on application observability

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Connect with professionals in the industry and stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in application observability.

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Identify conferences or meetups in your area that focus on application observability.
Attend the event and actively participate in discussions and networking opportunities.
Connect with speakers and attendees to expand your knowledge and build your professional network.

Develop a plan for implementing Secure Application in your organization

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Gain hands-on experience in planning for the implementation of AppDynamics Secure Application within your organization.

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Identify the scope of your implementation, including the applications and infrastructure to be protected.
Assess the current security posture of your applications using AppDynamics Secure Application.
Create a plan outlining the steps required for implementation, including resource allocation and timelines.
Develop a strategy for monitoring and maintaining the security of your applications once Secure Application is implemented.

Contribute to open-source projects related to application observability

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Gain real-world experience and contribute to the advancement of application observability by participating in open-source projects.

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Identify open-source projects related to application observability that align with your interests.
Contribute to code development, documentation improvement, or community support.
Engage with the project community and share your knowledge and experience.

Career center

Learners who complete Introduction to Application Observability Using Cisco AppDynamics and ThousandEyes will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer combines software development (Dev) and information technology operations (Ops) to improve the speed and quality of software delivery. This course may be useful for this role by providing you with a foundation in application observability, which is essential for understanding how applications behave and perform. By learning about AppDynamics, ThousandEyes, and Intersight Optimizer, you can gain valuable insights into the performance and user experience of applications, which can help you improve the quality and reliability of software releases.

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IT Manager

An IT Manager plans, implements, and manages the information technology (IT) systems of an organization. This course may be useful for this role by providing you with a foundation in application observability, which can help you understand how applications behave and perform. By learning about AppDynamics, ThousandEyes, and Intersight Optimizer, you can gain valuable insights into the performance and user experience of applications, which can help you make informed decisions about IT investments.

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Technical Support Engineer

A Technical Support Engineer provides technical support to users of software products and systems. This course may be useful for this role by providing you with a foundation in application observability, which can help you understand how applications behave and perform. By learning about AppDynamics and ThousandEyes, you can gain valuable insights into the performance and user experience of applications, which can help you resolve technical issues more quickly and effectively.

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Security Engineer

A Security Engineer designs and implements security measures to protect computer systems and networks. This course may be useful for this role by providing you with a foundation in application security, which is essential for protecting applications from attacks. By learning about AppDynamics Secure Application, you can gain valuable insights into the security of applications and identify vulnerabilities that may be exploited by attackers.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software systems. This course may be useful for this role by providing you with a foundation in application observability, which is essential for understanding how applications behave and perform. By learning about AppDynamics, ThousandEyes, and Intersight Optimizer, you can gain valuable insights into the performance and user experience of applications, which can help you identify and resolve issues more quickly and effectively.

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Site Reliability Engineer

A Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) designs, builds, and maintains the infrastructure that supports software applications. This course may be useful for this role by providing you with a foundation in application observability, which is essential for understanding how applications interact with the underlying infrastructure. By learning about AppDynamics, ThousandEyes, and Intersight Optimizer, you can gain valuable insights into the performance and user experience of applications, which can help you identify and resolve issues more quickly and effectively.

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Systems Administrator

A Systems Administrator manages and maintains computer systems and networks. This course may be useful for this role by providing you with a foundation in application observability, which can help you understand how applications interact with the underlying infrastructure. By learning about AppDynamics, ThousandEyes, and Intersight Optimizer, you can gain valuable insights into the performance and user experience of applications, which can help you identify and resolve issues more quickly and effectively.

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AI Engineer

An AI Engineer designs, develops, and deploys artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This course may be useful for this role by providing you with a foundation in application observability, which can help you understand how AI systems behave and perform. By learning about AppDynamics and ThousandEyes, you can gain valuable insights into the performance and user experience of AI systems, which can help you identify and resolve issues more quickly and effectively.

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Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect designs and manages cloud computing systems. This course may be useful for this role by providing you with a foundation in application observability, which is essential for understanding how applications behave and perform in the cloud. By learning about AppDynamics, ThousandEyes, and Intersight Optimizer, you can gain valuable insights into the performance and user experience of applications, which can help you design and manage cloud systems more effectively.

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Product Manager

A Product Manager defines and manages the development of software products. This course may be useful for this role by providing you with a foundation in application observability, which can help you understand how users interact with applications. By learning about AppDynamics and ThousandEyes, you can gain valuable insights into the user experience of applications, which can help you make better decisions about product development.

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Systems Engineer

A Systems Engineer designs, develops, and maintains computer systems. This course may be useful for this role by providing you with a foundation in application observability, which is essential for understanding how applications interact with the underlying infrastructure. By learning about AppDynamics, ThousandEyes, and Intersight Optimizer, you can gain valuable insights into the performance and user experience of applications, which can help you identify and resolve issues more quickly and effectively.

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Application Architect

An Application Architect designs, develops, and maintains the overall architecture of software applications. Taking this course may be useful for this role by providing a foundation in application observability, which is essential for understanding how applications behave and perform. By learning about AppDynamics, ThousandEyes, and Intersight Optimizer, you can gain valuable insights into the performance and user experience of applications, which can help you make informed decisions about application design and architecture.

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Data Engineer

A Data Engineer designs and builds systems to manage and analyze data. This course may be useful for this role by providing you with a foundation in application observability, which can help you understand how applications use data and how to optimize data pipelines. By learning about ThousandEyes, you can gain valuable insights into the performance of applications and identify issues that may impact data quality.

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Technical Writer

A Technical Writer creates documentation for software products and systems. This course may be useful for this role by providing you with a foundation in application observability, which can help you understand how applications behave and perform. By learning about AppDynamics and ThousandEyes, you can gain valuable insights into the technical details of applications, which can help you write more accurate and informative documentation.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst identifies and analyzes business needs and develops solutions to meet those needs. This course may be useful for this role by providing you with a foundation in application observability, which can help you understand how applications are used by businesses. By learning about AppDynamics, ThousandEyes, and Intersight Optimizer, you can gain valuable insights into the performance and user experience of applications, which can help you make informed recommendations about how to improve business processes.

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