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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Cisco
Exam Format
90 min
55-65
Variable
Professional
Registration
$300 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
3 years
Pass the current version of the exam; Complete continuing education credits; Pass a higher-level AppDynamics certification exam
500-430 Exam Topics and Domains
500-430 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Controller, EUM Server, Events Service, REST API, and more.
1
Pre-Deployment Planning
25%
Determine events cluster configuration and timing
Events Service Architecture
- Plan and size events cluster appropriately
- Configure cluster timing and synchronization
Determine hardware needs
Hardware Requirements Analysis
- Calculate hardware requirements based on deployment size
- Understand resource scaling considerations
Determine controller deployment mode
Controller Deployment Options
- Choose appropriate controller deployment mode
- Understand deployment mode implications
Determine EUM server deployment mode
EUM Server Deployment
- Plan EUM server deployment architecture
- Choose between on-premises and SaaS EUM
Determine controller system requirements
Controller System Specifications
- Identify controller system requirements
- Plan controller infrastructure
Determine when to use custom correlation
Custom Correlation Strategies
- Identify scenarios requiring custom correlation
- Configure custom correlation rules
2
Platform Installation and Administration
25%
Install the controller (manually and on Linux)
Controller Installation Process
- Perform controller installation on Linux
- Validate successful installation
Configure controller self-monitoring
Self-Monitoring Configuration
- Enable controller self-monitoring
- Configure health alerts
Configure controller SSL
SSL/TLS Configuration
- Configure SSL for controller security
- Manage SSL certificates
Configure high availability
HA Configuration
- Implement controller high availability
- Configure automatic failover
Install events service cluster
Events Service Installation
- Install events service cluster
- Configure cluster nodes
Upgrade the controller
Controller Upgrade Process
- Plan and execute controller upgrades
- Perform rollback if needed
Upgrade the EUM server
EUM Server Upgrade
- Upgrade EUM server components
- Ensure data continuity
Upgrade events service clusters
Events Cluster Upgrade
- Perform events cluster upgrades
- Maintain cluster availability
3
Agent Configuration and Installation
25%
Install the Java Agent
Java Agent Installation
- Install Java agent on various application servers
- Configure agent properties
Install the .NET Agent
.NET Agent Installation
- Install .NET agent on Windows servers
- Configure IIS integration
Install a standalone machine agent
Machine Agent Installation
- Deploy standalone machine agents
- Configure hardware monitoring
Install a database agent
Database Agent Installation
- Install database agents
- Configure database monitoring
Install browser EUM
Browser EUM Setup
- Implement browser end-user monitoring
- Configure JavaScript agent injection
Use the mobile agent SDK
Mobile SDK Integration
- Integrate mobile agent SDK
- Configure mobile monitoring
Install On-Premises EUEM Processor
EUEM Processor Setup
- Install EUEM processor
- Configure network monitoring
Install the EUEM Agent
EUEM Agent Deployment
- Deploy EUEM agents
- Configure end-user monitoring
Upgrade the Java Agent
Java Agent Upgrade
- Upgrade Java agents
- Maintain configuration during upgrade
Upgrade the .NET Agent
.NET Agent Upgrade
- Upgrade .NET agents
- Manage IIS during upgrade
Upgrade the Database Agent
Database Agent Upgrade
- Upgrade database agents
- Maintain monitoring during upgrade
4
Post-Deployment Verification
5%
Manage users in the Controller - RBAC
Role-Based Access Control
- Configure RBAC in controller
- Manage user permissions
Perform platform health checks
Health Verification
- Perform comprehensive health checks
- Identify and resolve issues
Use the controller admin screen
Admin Console Operations
- Navigate admin console effectively
- Perform administrative tasks
5
APIs
20%
Create alerting extensions
Alerting Extension Development
- Develop custom alerting extensions
- Integrate with external systems
Create custom events
Custom Event Creation
- Create custom events using APIs
- Configure event correlation
Install alerting extensions
Extension Installation
- Deploy alerting extensions
- Configure and test extensions
Retrieve health rule violations
Health Rule Violation API
- Use APIs to retrieve health rule violations
- Process violation data programmatically
Retrieve lists (Apps, Tiers, Nodes, and BTs)
Entity List Retrieval
- Retrieve application components via API
- Query and filter entity data
Retrieve metric data
Metric Data API
- Query metric data using APIs
- Perform metric aggregation and analysis
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 500-430 earns the Cisco AppDynamics Professional Implementer certification. It sits in the AppDynamics track.
Next Level Options
Advanced APM - Advanced AppDynamics certifications Check Cisco for latest advanced offerings
Alternative Paths
- 300-430 - ENWLSINetwork monitoring complement
- 300-435 - ENAUTOAutomation and DevOps skills
- 350-901 - DEVCORDeveloper and API integration skills
- 300-920 - DEVWBX Webex integration and APIs
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Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for 500-430.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-01-01
Updates
- OpenTelemetry Support Latest May appear in future exam updates • Release date: 2024-06-01
- Cloud Native Buildpacks 2.0 Container deployment methods evolving • Release date: 2024-07-15
- Serverless Monitoring Enhanced Growing importance in cloud deployments • Release date: 2024-08-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by AppDynamics Implementers and Application Performance Engineers.
- Previous experience working with AppDynamics in a technical role
- Understanding of application performance monitoring concepts
- Experience with enterprise application architectures
- Basic knowledge of Java, .NET, or other supported platforms
- Familiarity with database and infrastructure monitoring