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Hands Off My Docker Containers: Dynamic Java Instrumentation in Three Easy Steps

Instrumenting your application with an APM tool is not always easy. Configuration is often complicated, and managing agent files can be daunting. AppDynamics has developed a three-step solution for automating Java agent deployment and infrastructure monitoring in a Docker environment.

Are You an Agent of Transformation?

You’ve no doubt heard all about The Agents of Transformation, an emerging breed of elite technologist driving genuine innovation within their organizations. Since the launch of our global research just a few weeks ago, thousands of technologists have been flooding our Agent of Transformation website to learn more, and many of you have read about the other types of technologist operating within IT departments.

AppDynamics for ServiceNow: More Metrics, More Power

AppDynamics and ServiceNow have been working together for many years to support our mutual customers. The first version of our alliance (version 1) included the integration of the AppDynamics flow map and application topology into the ServiceNow Configuration Management Database (CMDB). In version 2, we added support for IT operations-specific use cases such as ServiceNow Event Management.

Why Containers and Kubernetes are Dominating the AWS re:Invent Conversation

Technologists from across the country and around the world are flocking to Las Vegas this week for AWS re:Invent. The tens of thousands of expected attendees may come from various backgrounds and industries, but there’s a common topic on the top of everyone’s mind: Kubernetes.

AppDynamics Innovation Now Certified by SAP

AppDynamics has been hard at work innovating for enterprises that rely on SAP technologies. As a leader in CRM, ERP, SCM and other software areas, SAP is a critical system for many organizations. The company continues to gain market share, even in categories with more established players. And with its massive acquisition this month of Qualtrics, a pioneer in experience management software, SAP is preparing to enter yet another market.

AppDynamics Launches Extension BuildPack for Pivotal CloudFoundry Applications

Not long ago, we told you about Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) buildpacks and service brokers, and all the ways you can deploy AppDynamics agents in a PCF environment. Buildpack is the key concept here. When you do a deployment to PCF, the buildpack is your foundation. You include the app with the buildpack, which incorporates all the logic needed to connect to various PCF services.

Retailers Struggle to Keep Applications Running for Shoppers

Retailers are bracing for their biggest holiday season to date with Deloitte predicting that holiday retail sales will top $1.10 trillion this year, a 5 percent growth from 2017. And it’s eCommerce retailers who have the most to gain – or lose – after the Thanksgiving leftovers are put away. Deloitte is predicting eCommerce sales alone to reach as much as $134 billion this holiday season, compared with about $110 billion a year ago.

Drive Velocity and Keep Teams Focused On Customers with Latest Updates to AppDynamics

Today, we’re excited to deliver new AppDynamics functionality across observability, intelligence, and usability. With these updates, we continue our ongoing efforts to help enterprise companies provide world-class customer experiences with the help of real-time performance monitoring. You can also now take advantage of the newest Machine Agent enhancements and bug fixes without waiting for a Controller upgrade.

Migrating to AWS Without Losing (Too Much) Sleep

As my fellow CIOs are well aware, the rapid changes to our digital economy can seem daunting. Despite the challenges of our digital world, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchisor, executed a significant digital transformation requiring change from our North American hotel owners that ultimately enabled them to provide better service to their guests.