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C1000-189 Exam Topics and Domains
C1000-189 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with Kubernetes, Docker, Instana Backend, Instana Host Agent, and more.
Planning
Prepare Installation Prerequisites
- Identify and prepare all prerequisites needed for an Instana installation
- Determine correct hardware, software, and network requirements
Articulate Instana Architecture for On-Premise
- Describe the Instana on-premise architecture and its components
- Explain data flow from agents through the backend processing pipeline
Identify Core Capabilities and Use Cases
- Identify core Instana capabilities and map them to business use cases
- Differentiate between monitoring and observability approaches
Distinguish Agent Modes
- Distinguish between different Instana agent modes and their capabilities
- Determine appropriate agent mode for a given deployment scenario
Differentiate Sensors, Tracers, Platform Support
- Differentiate between sensors, tracers, and platform support in Instana
- Identify which technologies Instana can monitor automatically
Compare Cloud Service Agents and Serverless Agents
- Compare and contrast cloud service agents with serverless agents
- Determine appropriate agent type for cloud and serverless environments
Installation
Install Instana Backend
- Install and configure the Instana backend on Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Docker environments
- Verify successful backend installation
Install Agents
- Install Instana agents using various methods appropriate to the target environment
- Verify agent connectivity and proper data collection
Migrate Instana
Plan and execute Instana migration between deployment types or versions
Deploy Synthetic Monitoring PoPs
Deploy and configure Synthetic Monitoring Points of Presence (PoPs)
Configuration
Configure Business Process Monitoring
Configure and manage business process monitoring in Instana
Configure the Cloud Service and Serverless Agent
Configure cloud service and serverless agents for monitoring cloud-native workloads
Configure the Agent and Agent Proxy
Configure Instana agents and agent proxies for various network topologies
Configure Service Naming Rules
Configure service naming rules to organize and identify services correctly
Implement Required Technologies (Sensor Types)
Implement and configure required technology sensors in Instana
Implement and Manage OpenTelemetry
Implement and manage OpenTelemetry integration with Instana
Configure Smart Alerts
Configure Smart Alerts for proactive monitoring and incident detection
Configure Custom Tracing
Configure custom tracing to extend Instana monitoring to non-standard applications
Configure SLIs
Configure Service Level Indicators (SLIs) and Service Level Objectives (SLOs)
Configure Custom Payload (for Alert Notification Channels)
Configure custom payloads for alert notification channels
Managing Licenses
Manage Instana licenses and monitor consumption
Security and Compliance
Describe Data Retention Policy
Describe and manage Instana data retention policies
Plan for Regulatory Compliance
Plan Instana deployments that meet regulatory compliance requirements
View Audit Logs
View and interpret Instana audit logs for compliance and governance
Secure APIs
Secure Instana APIs through proper token management and access controls
Configure Access Management
Configure access management including RBAC, SSO, and authentication
Integration
Utilize Agent-Based Integration (Omegamon/ITM/ITCAM)
Configure integration between Instana and legacy IBM monitoring tools
Integrate with Prometheus
Integrate Prometheus metrics into Instana for unified monitoring
Integrate with Grafana
Integrate Instana with Grafana for custom visualization
Integrate Automation Action
Configure automation actions for automated incident response
Integrate Alert Channels
Configure and manage alert notification channels for various platforms
Use the Instana REST API
Utilize the Instana REST API for programmatic access and automation
Operations
Configure Website Monitoring
Configure website monitoring for tracking end-user experience
Use Synthetic Monitoring
Use Synthetic Monitoring to proactively test application availability and performance
Configure Applications Monitoring
Configure application monitoring using perspectives and filters
Create Incidents, Issues and Alerts
Create and manage incidents, issues, and alerts in Instana
Analyze Infrastructure
Analyze infrastructure health and performance using Instana's infrastructure map
Use Analytics
Use Instana Analytics (Unbounded Analytics) for deep performance analysis
Configure Mobile Applications
Configure mobile application monitoring using Instana's mobile SDKs
Describe Golden Signals for Monitoring Systems
Describe and apply the Golden Signals methodology for monitoring systems
Perform Backup / Restore (Standard Edition)
Perform backup and restore operations for Instana Standard Edition
Set Maintenance Windows
Configure maintenance windows to prevent false alerts during planned downtime
Investigate Alerts
Investigate alerts using Instana's root cause analysis capabilities
Create Custom Dashboard
Create custom dashboards for monitoring and reporting
Navigate Infrastructure and Analyze Warnings and Events
Navigate the infrastructure map and analyze warnings and events for operational insights
Troubleshooting
Configure Log Levels for Troubleshooting
Configure log levels for effective troubleshooting without impacting performance
Collect Logs for Troubleshooting
Collect appropriate logs for troubleshooting Instana issues
Troubleshoot Agent Connectivity
Troubleshoot and resolve agent connectivity issues
Troubleshoot Instana Backend Installation
Troubleshoot Instana backend installation issues across deployment types
How do I earn this certification?
Passing C1000-189 earns the IBM Certified Instana Observability v1.0.277 Administrator - Professional certification. It sits in the IBM Automation - Observability track.
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - ProfessionalBroader cloud DevOps skills including monitoring and observability
- Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Foundation in Kubernetes and cloud-native observability concepts
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Who should take this exam?
- Extensive knowledge and experience in IBM Instana
- Fundamental understanding of distributed applications
- Knowledge of Linux
- Experience with Day 1 activities (installation and configuration)
- Experience with Day 2 management and operation
- Experience with SaaS and on-prem environments
- Hands-on experience with monitoring, tracing, alerting, and troubleshooting
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