3.1 Create Backend System Configurations APPDYNAMICS-ASSOCIATE-ADMINISTRATOR Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a supported backend type for which an administrator can create a configuration in AppDynamics?

   • ALinux Operating System
   • BMicrosoft Excel Spreadsheet
   • CMySQL Database
   • DCustom Java Application
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2. 2foundation · easy

   In the AppDynamics UI, where would an administrator navigate to create a new backend system configuration?

   • AAlert & Respond > Policies
   • BConfiguration > Backend System Configurations
   • CDashboard > Backend Monitoring
   • DAnalytics > Data Collectors
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4. 3application · medium

   A backend configuration for a legacy SOAP web service was created months ago, but the service has been moved to a new host. The administrator needs to update the configuration to reflect the new host while keeping the rest of the settings intact. What should the administrator do?

   • AEdit the existing backend configuration and change the host property.
   • BDelete the existing configuration and create a new one with the new host.
   • CDisable the existing configuration and create a new one with the new host.
   • DCreate a new backend configuration and leave the old one as is.
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5. 4application · medium

   A backend configuration for a payment gateway was created with incorrect credentials. The administrator has corrected the credentials, but the backend dashboard still shows no data. What should the administrator do next?

   • AWait for the next polling cycle to see if the corrected credentials take effect.
   • BRestart the application server to force the agent to reconnect.
   • CDisable and re-enable the backend configuration.
   • DDelete the backend configuration and recreate it with the corrected credentials.
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6. 5application · medium

   A company runs a Java application that calls a MySQL database on a host named dbprod.internal. The database team has just rotated the password for the 'appuser' account. The AppDynamics Agent is already installed and reporting, but backend calls to MySQL are no longer being captured. The administrator needs to restore backend data collection with minimal disruption. What should the administrator do?

   • AEdit the existing MySQL backend configuration in the AppDynamics UI, update the password, and save the changes.
   • BUpdate the password in the application's connection string and wait for the agent to auto-discover the new backend.
   • CRestart the application server to force the agent to re-read the backend configuration from the controller.
   • DDelete the existing MySQL backend configuration and create a new one with the updated password.
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