Deploy in a New Environment (Standard)

Upload Splunk AppDynamics license files and select the services to enable for the deployment.

1. In the License & Services page, browse and upload the license file.
   The license automatically includes Controller, Events, EUM, and Synthetic services.
2. Enable other services included in licenses such as:
   Note: All listed services are provided at no cost, except Cisco Secure Application. If the uploaded license includes Secure Application, it is enabled in the GUI.

   Automated Transaction Diagnostics

   Automatically captures and analyzes slow or failed business transactions to accelerate troubleshooting and root cause identification.

   Anomaly Detection & Root Cause Analysis

   Uses machine learning and dynamic baselines to detect anomalies and rapidly identify the underlying cause of application issues.

   Universal Integration Layer

   Use Universal Integration Layer to integrate the Virtual Appliance with Splunk Enterprise.

   OpenTelemetry Ingestion Service

   Ingests OpenTelemetry traces into AppDynamics.

   Model Context Protocol

   Enables secure remote administration by allowing AI tools to discover, access, and interact with the Virtual Appliance.

   Cisco Secure Application

   Run-time application security by detecting vulnerabilities, threats, and exploits within applications.

3. Click Next.

Review the recommended deployment profile and select the profile that matches your hardware capacity and expected usage.

Select the deployment profile.

The suggested profile is auto-selected in the UI based on the system configuration. However, review the hardware, agent count, and metrics per minute before confirming the profile:

• Demo
• Small
• Medium
• Large

Note: You cannot change the profile once you confirm the selection. If you are selecting a profile for a growing deployment, consider choosing a larger profile.

Add the primary and peer nodes required to form the Kubernetes cluster for the Virtual Appliance deployment.

1. Specify the following node details:
   • Node IP Address
   • Password
2. Add the peer nodes.
   The cluster requires at least three nodes.
3. Click Next.

Review the deployment summary, copy the configuration if needed, and start the service installation.

1. Review the Summary page. If you need to modify any configuration, select Back.
   You can also Copy Summary for future use.
2. Select Deploy to install Splunk AppDynamics services in your Kubernetes cluster.
   Select View Details to view more information about the installation process.

Monitor deployment progress, view service details, and use logs to troubleshoot failed services.

1. Click View Details.
   It displays the details of the cluster and service deployment.
2. If the deployment gets stuck due to any service failures, troubleshoot the issues as follows:
   1. Click View Logs to access detailed logs.
      
   2. Log in to the Virtual Appliance console to debug issues further.

After the deployment completes successfully, the interface displays the services and their status, along with the deployment start time and the deployment duration. Click View Controller to monitor applications using the Virtual Appliance.