Cisco Appdynamics Associate Administrator

500-425

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Release Date
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Exam Details

Duration90 min
Passing Score70-75%
Languages English +1
LevelAssociate
TestingPearson VUE
Valid For3 years
Release DateJun 1, 2020
Exam Cost$300

What topics are on the 500-425 exam?

1

Agents 15%

1.1
Install and configure agents
Key Concepts
  • Agent installation procedures
  • Agent configuration settings
  • Platform-specific agent deployment
  • Agent properties configuration
Services & Technologies
AppDynamics ControllerJava Agent.NET AgentNode.js AgentPython Agent
Question Focus
  • Agent installation steps for different platforms
  • Configuration file locations and settings
  • Troubleshooting installation issues
1.2
Upgrade agents
Key Concepts
  • Agent upgrade procedures
  • Version compatibility
  • Rollback strategies
  • Zero-downtime upgrades
Services & Technologies
AppDynamics ControllerAgent Management
Question Focus
  • Upgrade planning and preparation
  • Version compatibility matrix
  • Handling upgrade failures
1.3
Manage agent logs
Key Concepts
  • Log file locations
  • Log levels configuration
  • Log rotation policies
  • Troubleshooting with logs
Services & Technologies
Agent logging framework
Question Focus
  • Configuring log levels
  • Analyzing log files for issues
  • Managing log file size and retention
1.4
Verify agent functionality
Key Concepts
  • Agent health checks
  • Connectivity verification
  • Metric collection validation
  • Agent status monitoring
Services & Technologies
AppDynamics ControllerAgent Dashboard
Question Focus
  • Verifying agent-controller communication
  • Checking metric collection
  • Validating agent configuration
1.5
Monitor agent performance and connectivity
Key Concepts
  • Agent resource utilization
  • Network connectivity monitoring
  • Performance metrics
  • Agent overhead management
Services & Technologies
AppDynamics ControllerMachine Agent
Question Focus
  • Monitoring agent CPU and memory usage
  • Troubleshooting connectivity issues
  • Optimizing agent performance
Domain Hands-on Skills
Installing agents on various platformsConfiguring agent propertiesTroubleshooting agent connectivityManaging agent lifecycle
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Incorrect controller URL configuration
  • Missing network connectivity requirements
  • Inadequate permissions for agent installation
  • Version incompatibility issues
2

Dashboards 15%

3

Data Collectors 20%

4

Alerts and Responses 15%

5

Errors and Exceptions 25%

6

System Access and Security 10%

How do I earn the Cisco Appdynamics Associate Administrator certification?

Career Progression

Entry Level

  • Title:Foundation
  • Certifications:AppDynamics Fundamentals — Basic understanding of APM concepts and AppDynamics platform
  • Typical Roles:Junior Administrator, APM Analyst, Support Engineer
  • Experience Required:0-1 years

Current Level

  • Title:Associate
  • Certifications:Cisco AppDynamics Associate Administrator — Configure, manage, and optimize AppDynamics technologies
  • Typical Roles:AppDynamics Administrator, Systems Administrator, APM Engineer, Application Performance Analyst
  • Experience Required:1-3 years
  • Average Salary Usd:Min: 70,000; Max: 95,000

Next Level

  • Title:Professional
  • Certifications:Cisco AppDynamics Professional Implementer — Advanced implementation and optimization of AppDynamics
  • Typical Roles:Senior AppDynamics Engineer, APM Architect, Performance Engineering Lead, DevOps Engineer
  • Experience Required:3-5 years
  • Average Salary Usd:Min: 95,000; Max: 130,000

Expert Level

  • Title:Expert/Architect
  • Certifications:AppDynamics Expert Certification — Expert-level AppDynamics architecture and enterprise deployment
  • Typical Roles:APM Solution Architect, Principal Performance Engineer, Enterprise Monitoring Architect, Technical Consultant
  • Experience Required:5+ years
  • Average Salary Usd:Min: 130,000; Max: 180,000

Certification Maintenance

How do I study for the 500-425 Exam?

What's changed on this exam?

Status:

Updates

2025-01-27
Exam Status Confirmed Active
The Cisco 500-425 CAAA exam is confirmed as active and available for registration through Pearson VUE. No retirement date has been announced.
Impact: low
2024-06-01
AppDynamics Certifications Now Under Cisco
All AppDynamics certifications are now fully integrated into the Cisco certification program following the acquisition.
Impact: medium
2023-09-15
New Study Guide Published
Anand Vemula published a comprehensive study guide for the 500-425 CAAA exam, available on Amazon.
Impact: low
2023-04-01
Exam Content Updated to v1.0
The exam topics were updated to reflect the latest AppDynamics features and best practices. The six domains remain unchanged but subtopics were refined.
Impact: high
2022-11-01
AppDynamics Cloud Platform Features
New cloud-native features added to AppDynamics platform, now covered in the certification exam including Kubernetes monitoring and cloud-native application support.
Impact: medium

Upcoming Changes

TBD
Possible Exam Refresh
Cisco typically refreshes certification exams every 2-3 years. The next refresh may include more cloud-native and AI-driven monitoring topics.

Industry Trends

Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

  • Previous experience working with AppDynamics in a technical role
  • Basic understanding of application performance management
  • Hands-on experience with the Cisco AppDynamics platform
  • Familiarity with distributed application architectures
  • Understanding of monitoring concepts and practices

Experience Level: Associate

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

Exam Cost$300 USD
Testing CentersPearson VUE
Online ProctoringAvailable

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For3 years
Recertification
  • Pass any associate-level or higher AppDynamics exam
  • Pass the recertification exam when available
  • Earn continuing education credits through approved activities

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