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NEW QUESTION # 18
Which statement about assigning users to a group is true?
- A. When you add a role to a group, every user in the group is assigned that role
- B. You can list all users in a group that are logged into AppDynamics.
- C. When the user logs in they can log in with the group credentials
- D. When you assign a user to a group, they can only have the roles assigned to that group
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
When you assign users to a group in AppDynamics, you can manage their permissions and access levels more easily. A group is a collection of users who share the same roles and privileges. A role is a set of permissions that define what actions a user can perform on the Controller UI or the Events Service.
According to the System Configuration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager - User Management, the following statement is true about assigning users to a group:
When you add a role to a group, every user in the group is assigned that role: This means that the users in the group inherit the permissions of the role that you add to the group. For example, if you add the Administrator role to a group, then all the users in that group can perform administrative tasks on the Controller UI or the Events Service.
The other statements are false because:
When you assign a user to a group, they can only have the roles assigned to that group: This is not true because a user can belong to multiple groups and have multiple roles. For example, a user can be in both the Administrator and the Operator groups and have the permissions of both roles.
You can list all users in a group that are logged into AppDynamics: This is not true because there is no such feature in AppDynamics that allows you to see thelogin status of the users in a group. You can only see the list of users and groups in the User Management page of the Controller UI or the Events Service.
When the user logs in they can log in with the group credentials: This is not true because a user cannot log in with the group credentials. A user can only log in with their own username and password. The group credentials are not used for authentication, but for authorization.
Therefore, D (When you add a role to a group, every user in the group is assigned that role) is the correct answer. References:
System Configuration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager - User Management Cisco AppDynamics Associate Administrator Certification User Management - AppDynamics
NEW QUESTION # 19
Where do you go to create a user in the web user interface?
- A. Settings > AppDynamics Agents
- B. Settings > My AppDynamics Account
- C. Settings > Administration
- D. Settings > Groups and Roles > Create User
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
To create a user in the web user interface, you need to go to Settings > Groups and Roles > Create User. This option allows you to add a new user account and assign it to one or more groups. You can also specify the user's name, email, password, and authentication method1 References: 1: Create Users
NEW QUESTION # 20
When troubleshooting an application using AppDynamics. which order would help narrow down a code problem with a specific business transaction the fastest?
- A. Review Application Dashboard > Lookat Events > Check Service Endpoints
- B. Review Exceptions > Look at Errors > Use Compare Releases
- C. Review tier and node metrics > Check Database Calls and metrics > Review Application Dashboard
- D. Review Application Dashboard > Check transaction scorecard > Check Transactions snapshots for problems
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
When troubleshooting an application using AppDynamics, the fastest way to narrow down a code problem with a specific business transaction is to follow this order:
Review Application Dashboard: This is the first step to get an overview of the health and performance of your application and its components. You can see the key metrics, such as response time, throughput, error rate, and load, for each tier, node, and business transaction. You can also see the health rule violations, events, and alerts that indicate any issues or anomalies in your application.
Check transaction scorecard: This is the second step to drill down to the details of a specific business transaction that you want to troubleshoot. You can see the transaction scorecard by clicking on the business transaction name on the application dashboard. The transaction scorecard shows the metrics, such as average response time, calls per minute, errors per minute, and slow calls, for the selected business transaction. You can also see the breakdown of the response time by tier, node, and remote service, and the distribution of the response time by percentile.
Check transaction snapshots for problems: This is the third step to identify the root cause of the code problem for the selected business transaction. You can see the transaction snapshots by clicking on the View Snapshots button on the transaction scorecard. Transaction snapshots are the detailed records of the execution of a business transaction, including the call graph, the exit calls, the errors, the exceptions, the logs, the HTTP parameters, the cookies, the session attributes, and the custom data. You can use the transaction snapshots to analyze the code execution, the database queries, the web service calls, the message queues, the errors, and the exceptions that affect the performance of the business transaction.
Therefore, A (Review Application Dashboard > Check transaction scorecard > Check Transactions snapshots for problems) is the correct answer. References:
Cisco AppDynamics Associate Administrator Certification
Troubleshoot Business Transactions - AppDynamics
Business Transaction - AppDynamics
Transaction Snapshots - AppDynamics
NEW QUESTION # 21
On a custom dashboard, which three types of information does a non-administrator user view? (Choose three.)
- A. a Timeseries graph
- B. the current weather in Seattle
- C. the version of the AppDynamics Controller
- D. the number of AppDynamics licenses consumed
- E. the company logo
Answer: A,C,E
Explanation:
Explanation
On a custom dashboard, a non-administrator user can view the following types of information:
The company logo: A custom dashboard can display the company logo in the upper left corner of the dashboard. This can help to brand the dashboard and make it more recognizable for the intended audience. The logo can be configured by the dashboard owner or administrator from the dashboard settings1.
The version of the AppDynamics Controller: A custom dashboard can display the version of the AppDynamics Controller in the upper right corner of the dashboard. This can help to identify the Controller that is hosting the dashboard and the features that are available. The version can be configured by the dashboard owner or administrator from the dashboard settings1.
A Timeseries graph: A custom dashboard can display a Timeseries graph widget that shows the trend of a metric over time. This can help to visualize the performance and behavior of the application, server, or database that is being monitored. A Timeseries graph can be configured by the dashboard owner or administrator from the widget settings2.
A non-administrator user cannot view the following types of information on a custom dashboard:
The current weather in Seattle: A custom dashboard cannot display the current weather in Seattle or any other location, as this is not a metric or data point that is reported by AppDynamics agents or the analytics platform. A custom dashboard can only display the data that is collected and stored by AppDynamics2.
The number of AppDynamics licenses consumed: A custom dashboard cannot display the number of AppDynamics licenses consumed, as this is a Controller-level information that is only accessible by the Controller administrator. A custom dashboard can only display the data that is scoped by the dashboard owner's permissions1 .
https://docs.appdynamics.com/accounts/en/cisco-appdynamics-saas-deployment-user-management/m
NEW QUESTION # 22
Before creating a new database collector, which two actions are required? (Choose two.)
- A. Verify the Time Spent in Executions.
- B. Create a database user and set user permissions
- C. Verify the collected metrics.
- D. Verify the database connection details
- E. Create a new DB Agent for each new database
Answer: B,D
Explanation:
Explanation
Before creating a new database collector, you need to perform the following actions:
Verify the database connection details. You need to provide the host, port, database name, and credentials for the database that you want to monitor. You also need to select the database type and the collector type1 Create a database user and set user permissions. You need to create a database user with the minimum required permissions to access the database and run the queries that the Database Agent needs. You can use the scripts provided by AppDynamics to create the user and grant the permissions2 References: 1: Add Database Collectors 2: Database Permissions
NEW QUESTION # 23
What is used to capture application data in a single Business Transaction?
- A. Information Point
- B. Windows Performance Counters
- C. MX Rules
- D. Data Collector
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
A data collector is used to capture application data in a single business transaction. A data collector is a configuration that specifies what data to capture from a business transaction and how to store it in the AppDynamics Controller or the analytics platform. You can capture data from HTTP requests, method invocations, custom fields, or information points. You can also apply filters and transformations to the captured data. The captured data can be used for various purposes, such as adding context to business transactions, creating custom metrics, triggering health rules, enriching transaction analytics, or creating business journeys.https://university.appdynamics.com/certifications/associate-administrator
https://docs.appdynamics.com/appd/22.x/latest/en/application-monitoring/business-transactions
NEW QUESTION # 24
What minimum details are required to properly configure a database agent from a zip file?
- A. Database Host Database Port Login Credentials
- B. Controller Host Database Agent Name. Account Access Key. Account Name
- C. Database Host Login Credentials
- D. Controller Host Controller Port, Account Access Key. Account Name
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
https://docs.appdynamics.com/display/PRO45X/Install+the+Database+Agent
To properly configure a database agent from a zip file, you need to provide the following minimum details:
Controller Host: This is the hostname or IP address of the machine where the Controller is installed. You need to specify this so that the Database Agent can communicate with the Controller and send the collected data1 Controller Port: This is the port number that the Controller listens on for incoming connections. You need to specify this so that the Database Agent can connect to the Controller using the correct protocol. The default ports are 8090 for HTTP and 8181 for HTTPS for on-premise Controllers, and 80 for HTTP and 443 for HTTPS for SaaS Controllers1 Account Access Key: This is the key that authenticates the Database Agent with the Controller. You need to specify this so that the Database Agent can register itself with the Controller and access the license. You can find the account access key in the Controller UI under Settings > License > Account1 Account Name: This is the name of the account that the Database Agent belongs to. You need to specify this so that the Database Agent can associate itself with the correct application and user permissions. You can find the account name in the Controller UI under Settings > License > Account1 References: 1: Install the Database Agent
NEW QUESTION # 25
In AppDynamics. what are two places you would find metrics to be added to a custom dashboard? (Choose two.)
- A. the JMX tab on the Node
- B. the Health Rules configuration
- C. the Node list
- D. the Metric Browser
Answer: A,D
Explanation:
Explanation
Metrics are the numerical values that AppDynamics collects and reports to measure the performance and availability of your applications and their components. You can use metrics to create custom dashboards that display the data that is relevant to your needs and interests.
According to the Metrics - AppDynamics, the following two places are where you would find metrics to be added to a custom dashboard:
The JMX tab on the Node: This tab shows the Java Management Extensions (JMX) metrics that are exposed by the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) or the application server. JMX metrics provide information about the JVM memory, threads, garbage collection, and other aspects of the Java environment. You canadd JMX metrics to a custom dashboard by selecting them from the metric browser tree and dragging them to the dashboard canvas.
The Metric Browser: This is a tool that allows you to browse, search, and view all the metrics that are available in AppDynamics. The metric browser shows the metrics in a hierarchical tree structure that reflects the logical organization of your applications and their components. You can add metrics to a custom dashboard by selecting them from the metric browser tree and dragging them to the dashboard canvas.
Therefore, C (the JMX tab on the Node) and D (the Metric Browser) are two places where you would find metrics to be added to a custom dashboard. References:
Metrics - AppDynamics
Custom Dashboards - AppDynamics
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NEW QUESTION # 26
Which two reasons would cause an organization to upgrade AppDynamics agents? (Choose two.)
- A. application upgrade
- B. agent issues
- C. new features
- D. database issues
Answer: B,C
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the Upgrade the Java Agent document1, one of the reasons to upgrade AppDynamics agents is to resolve agent issues, such as bugs, performance problems, or compatibility issues withthe Controller or the monitored application. Another reason to upgrade AppDynamics agents is to take advantage of new features, such as enhanced metrics, dashboards, alerts, or integrations, that are introduced in newer agent versions.
Therefore, the correct answer is A and D. Database issues and application upgrade are not directly related to the agent upgrade, unless they affect the agent functionality or compatibility. References:
Upgrade the Java Agent
NEW QUESTION # 27
You have validated that the agent is able to register and communicate with the controller successfully by reviewing the agent and controller logs. However in the controller Ul, you do not see the agent reportunder Tiers and Nodes where it was expected. Where in the controller Ul would you find this information that shows the current Application. Tier, and Node the agent currently reports to?
- A. under Application. Troubleshoot section
- B. under View my settings, License section
- C. under View my settings, Administration section
- D. under View my settings, AppDynamics Agents section
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
To find the information that shows the current application, tier, and node that the agent currently reports to, you can go to View my settings > AppDynamics Agents section in the Controller UI. This section shows you the list of agents that are connected to the Controller, along with their status, version, application, tier, and node names. You can also filter the list by agent type, status, or application1 References: 1: AppDynamics Agents
NEW QUESTION # 28
What is the default auto-refresh interval for custom dashboards?
- A. 240 sees
- B. 120 sees
- C. 180 sees
- D. 60 sees
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
The default auto-refresh interval for custom dashboards is 120 seconds. This means that the data displayed on the dashboard will be updated every two minutes. The auto-refresh interval can be configured by the dashboard owner or administrator from the dashboard settings. The auto-refresh interval can be set to any value between 15 and 300 seconds, or disabled altogether. The auto-refresh interval applies to all the widgets on the dashboard, unless a widget has its own refresh interval specified.https://docs.appdynamics.com/appd/23.x/latest/en/appdynamics-essentials/dashboards-and-reports/cust
NEW QUESTION # 29
Which three types of performance degradation analysis are used with Business Transaction metrics? (Choose three.)
- A. Scalability Analysis
- B. Remote Services Analysis
- C. JMX Analysis
- D. Correlation Analysis
- E. Compare Releases
Answer: B,D,E
Explanation:
Explanation
Business Transaction metrics are the key performance indicators that measure the health and performance of your applications. They include metrics such as average response time, calls per minute, errors per minute, and so on. You can use various types of performance degradation analysis to identify and troubleshoot the root causes of performance issues using Business Transaction metrics.
According to the Troubleshoot Business Transactions - AppDynamics, the following types of performance degradation analysis are used with Business Transaction metrics:
Correlation Analysis: This type of analysis helps you to find the correlation between different metrics and events that may affect the performance of your Business Transactions. For example, you can use the correlation analysis to see how the response time of a Business Transaction is related to the CPU utilization of a node, or how the error rate of a Business Transaction is related to the number of slow database calls.
Remote Services Analysis: This type of analysis helps you to understand how the performance of your Business Transactions is impacted by the calls to remote services, such as databases, web services, message queues, and so on. For example, you can use the remote services analysis to see the response time, call count, error count, and wait time of each remote service call, and drill down to the details of each call.
Compare Releases: This type of analysis helps you to compare the performance of your Business Transactions across different releases of your application. For example, you can use the compare releases analysis to see how the response time, error rate, and throughput of your Business Transactions have changed after a new deployment, and identify any performance regressions or improvements.
Therefore, A (Correlation Analysis), B (Remote Services Analysis), and E (Compare Releases) are three types of performance degradation analysis that are used with Business Transaction metrics. References:
Troubleshoot Business Transactions - AppDynamics
Business Transaction - AppDynamics
Cisco AppDynamics Associate Performance Analyst Certification
NEW QUESTION # 30
Which two actions would trigger a health rule violation canceled warning event or a health rule violation canceled critical event? (Choose two.)
- A. Remove the health rule from a policy
- B. Disable the health rule
- C. Mark the health rule as canceled
- D. Add a new condition to the health rule.
Answer: B,D
Explanation:
Explanation
A health rule violation canceled warning event or a health rule violation canceled critical event is generated when the health rule processor can no longer accurately assert that the health rule violation continues to violate or that it has ended1. This can happen when the health rule is edited or disabled, among other reasons1. Adding a new condition to the health rule or disabling the health rule are two actions that would trigger a health rule violation canceled event, as they would change the evaluation criteria or stop the evaluation altogether1. Marking the health rule as canceled or removing the health rule from a policy are not valid actions, as they do not affect the health rule configuration or status
https://docs.appdynamics.com/appd/22.x/22.1/en/appdynamics-essentials/alert-and-respond/troubleshoot-health-
NEW QUESTION # 31
The App Server agent configuration GUI sets the configuration for which two agent properties? (Choose two.)
- A. use-encrypted-credentials
- B. Max-business-transactions per node
- C. Node-name
- D. Capture-raw-sql
- E. Auto-naming
Answer: B,C
Explanation:
Explanation
The App Server agent configuration GUI allows you to set the configuration for the following agent properties:
Node-name: This property defines the name of the node that appears in the Controller UI. You can use the GUI to change the node name or use auto-naming rules based on environment variables or system properties1 Max-business-transactions per node: This property sets the maximum number of business transactions that can be registered on a node. If the number of business transactions exceeds this limit, the agent stops registering new business transactions and reports them as "All Other Traffic". You can use the GUI to increase or decrease this limit2 References: 1: Node Naming 2: Configure Business Transaction Limits
NEW QUESTION # 32
Which two conditions would be a reason to update an existing Data Collector? (Choose two.)
- A. A new HTTP parameter has been added to an existing Business Transaction
- B. A new method parameter has been added to an instrumented class
- C. A new class and method have been deployed to the application.
- D. The Business Transaction has been deprecated.
Answer: B,C
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the Data Collectors document1, a data collector is a configuration that captures application data from a method invocation or an HTTP request. A data collector is associated with a specific method signature or an HTTP parameter name. Therefore, if a new class and method have been deployed to the application, or a new method parameter has been added to an instrumented class, the existing data collector may not match the new code and may need to be updated. However, if the business transaction has been deprecated, or a new HTTP parameter has been added to an existing business transaction, the existing data collector may still work as expected, unless the data collector is specifically configured to filter by the business transaction name or the HTTP parameter value. References:
Data Collectors
NEW QUESTION # 33
To capture business data for Transaction Analytics what must be configured first?
- A. an Information Point
- B. a Health Rule
- C. a Data Collector
- D. a Custom Metric
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
To capture business data for Transaction Analytics, you must first configure a data collector. A data collector is a configuration that specifies what data to capture from a business transaction and how to store it in the analytics platform. You can capture data from HTTP requests, method invocations, custom fields, or information points. You can also apply filters and transformations to the captured data. Once you have configured a data collector, you can use it to enrich the transaction analytics data with business context and enable advanced queries and visualizations
https://docs.appdynamics.com/accounts/en/cisco-appdynamics-saas-deployment-user-management/manage-custo
NEW QUESTION # 34
By default, which two Sensitive Data Filters substring does the Java Agent enable? (Choose two.)
- A. substring "password"
- B. substring "key"
- C. substring "ssn"
- D. substring "account"
- E. substring "credit card"
Answer: A,B
Explanation:
Explanation
By default, the Java Agent enables two Sensitive Data Filters substring: substring "key" and substring
"password". These filters prevent the agent from capturing and sending any data that contains these substrings to the Controller, such as query parameters, HTTP headers, cookies, environment variables, or system properties. This helps to protect sensitive information from being exposed in the Controller UI or reports. You can also add more filters or modify the existing ones by editing the agent configuration file1 References: 1: Filter Sensitive Data
NEW QUESTION # 35
The Default Flow map shows a tier with a full or partial red circle, which indicates one or more nodes have reported Health Rule violations. Which procedure should the engineer take?
- A. Use the metric browser to identify the Health Rule being violated, then notify the application owners of the issue
- B. Disable the Health Rule to prevent further reporting of the issue, then notify the data center team to reboot the server
- C. Click on the Events tab for the application on the Default Row Map then analyze the health rule(s) being violated.
- D. This is a recurring issue: do nothing as the Health Rule violation will clear without intervention
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the Troubleshoot Health Rule Violations document1, one of the ways to troubleshoot health rule violations is to click on the Events tab for the application on the Default Flow Map and then analyze the health rule(s) being violated. This will show you the details of the health rule violation events, such as the affected entity, the severity, the duration, the evaluation time, and the triggered actions. You can also drill down into the health rule violation details to see the health rule configuration, the metric values, and the snapshots. This will help you identify the root cause of the issue and take appropriate remediation actions. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Using the metric browser, disabling the health rule, or rebooting the server may not be the best or the most efficient ways to troubleshoot health rule violations, as they may not reveal the source of the problem, may affect other entities, or may not resolve the issue permanently. References:
Troubleshoot Health Rule Violations
NEW QUESTION # 36
Which two types of standard controller Actions are available to be created? (Choose two.)
- A. Thread Dump
- B. Resolve
- C. Undeploy
- D. Email
- E. Close Incident
Answer: A,D
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the Actions document1, there are four types of standard controller actions that are available to be created: Notification, Diagnostic, Remediation, and JIRA. Each type of action has different subtypes that perform specific tasks. For example, the Notification type includes Email, SMS, and HTTP Request subtypes, while the Diagnostic type includes Thread Dump, Heap Dump, and Diagnostic Session subtypes. Therefore, the correct answer is D and E, as Email and Thread Dump are subtypes of standard controller actions. Resolve, Close Incident, and Undeploy are not standard controller actions, but they may be custom actions that are created by the user or the administrator. References:
Actions
NEW QUESTION # 37
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