This page introduces you to the tasks involved with deploying Splunk AppDynamics On-Premises to its operating environment, including host preparation and Controller installation.

The system resources of the machine that hosts the Controller in a live environment must be able to support the expected workload.

Installing Splunk AppDynamics On-Premises to a test or evaluation setting typically involves verifying system requirements, preparing the host, and then performing the Controller installation. These topics are described in Prepare the Controller Host and Install the Controller Using the Enterprise Console.

Deploying the Controller to its production operating environment normally introduces additional requirements and considerations. Security, availability, scalability, and performance all play an important role in production deployment planning. The following section lists the tasks related to deploying the Controller.