Description
Cisco AppDynamics Test/Dev Advanced Edition - Subscription License - 1 License
Unlock powerful performance insights within your development and testing lifecycle with Cisco AppDynamics Test/Dev Advanced Edition. This subscription-based license is purpose-built for teams that design, validate, and optimize software before it reaches production. By combining robust application performance management, end-user experience monitoring, and seamless integration with modern CI/CD workflows, it accelerates your release cadence while maintaining exceptional reliability and user satisfaction.
- Purpose-built for development and testing environments — Designed to help QA engineers, developers, and performance testers identify bottlenecks early in the software lifecycle, reducing time-to-feedback and ensuring robust behavior under real-world scenarios.
- Subscription licensing for scalable teams — A flexible, scalable licensing model that supports growing test and dev teams, with straightforward seat management and usage tracking to match your project velocity.
- Full-stack monitoring and deep diagnostics — Gain visibility across the application stack, from front-end user interactions to backend services, databases, and infrastructure. Deep diagnostics and precise transaction tracing enable rapid root-cause analysis.
- CI/CD integration and automated testing support — Integrates with popular CI/CD pipelines and testing tools to capture performance baselines, trigger synthetic checks, and validate fixes before moving to production.
- Actionable insights to accelerate defect detection — Real-time dashboards, anomaly detection, and business transaction analytics help teams identify regressions, improve test coverage, and ship higher-quality software faster.
Technial Details of Cisco AppDynamics Test/Dev Advanced Edition
- License Model: Subscription-based, SaaS deployment with 1 active license.
- Edition and Focus: Test/Dev Advanced Edition designed for development and QA environments to validate performance prior to production.
- Key Capabilities: Application Performance Management (APM), Real User Monitoring (RUM), Synthetic Monitoring, proactive analytics, Business iQ, and precise transaction tracing for rapid root-cause analysis.
- Environment Scope: Suitable for non-production stages, staging pipelines, and isolated test environments; supports multi-tier architectures and microservices.
- Deployment Model: Primarily SaaS-based with optional on-prem instrumentation where required by security or data residency requirements.
- System Requirements: Modern web browsers, internet access, and an AppDynamics account; agents to instrument applications in test environments.
- Security and Compliance: Encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, audit trails, and integration with existing security policies.
how to install Cisco AppDynamics Test/Dev Advanced Edition
- Step 1 — Sign in to the AppDynamics portal or create an account, then configure your SaaS Controller URL for the test/dev environment. This establishes the central point from which all monitoring data is collected and analyzed.
- Step 2 — Apply the subscription license key in the licensing portal to activate the 1-seat license and assign it to the appropriate user or team. Ensure the license aligns with your test environment and project scope.
- Step 3 — Instrument applications by installing and configuring AppDynamics agents in your test environment. Define applications, tiers, and nodes to map the full topology and capture key performance metrics across the stack.
- Step 4 — Validate instrumentation by loading typical workloads, verifying dashboards, and confirming that transaction traces, error rates, and response times are captured accurately. Create baseline dashboards for critical business transactions.
- Step 5 — Integrate with CI/CD and testing workflows. Connect AppDynamics to your build pipelines, configure synthetic checks, and set up alerts and auto-remediation where applicable to ensure performance regressions are caught before release.
Frequently asked questions
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Q: Is this license suitable for production use?
A: The Test/Dev Advanced Edition is tailored for development and testing environments and is not intended for primary production deployments. For live production workloads, consider using a production-grade edition with appropriate licensing and SLAs.
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Q: How many applications can I monitor with a single license?
A: The 1 License refers to a single seat within the subscription. The number of applications you can monitor depends on your deployment configuration and how you assign licenses within your organization. Contact sales or your reseller for exact allocation details.
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Q: Does AppDynamics support cloud-native architectures?
A: Yes. AppDynamics supports cloud-native deployments, microservices, containers, and serverless components across major cloud providers. It provides agents and instrumentation designed for modern architectures.
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Q: What data is collected in this edition?
A: The platform collects performance metrics, transaction traces, user experience data, resource utilization, and security-compliant telemetry to help identify bottlenecks and optimize performance in test and dev scenarios.
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Q: Can I try this edition before purchasing?
A: Some resellers offer trial access or demo environments. Please contact a Cisco AppDynamics sales representative or your authorized reseller for trial options and eligibility.
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