Discuss Cisco 500-425 Exam Topic 1 Question 40

Which two methods are used for confirming the agent is communicating property to the controller? (Choose two.)

ACheck if data is being written to the agent log in /logs

BLog in to the Controller Ul > Settings cog icon > AppDynamics Agents In the list look for the agent in the list by machine hostname.

CSelect Application > Tiers and Nodes > Look for the Node.

DUse Grep for the agent process on the application server using the specific agent version name

Suggested Answer: A, C

To confirm that the agent is communicating properly to the controller, you can use the following methods:

Check if data is being written to the agent log in /logs. This indicates that the agent is able to send metrics and events to the controller.You can also look for any errors or warnings in the log file that might indicate a connection issue1

Select Application > Tiers and Nodes > Look for the Node. This shows you the list of nodes that are registered with the controller and their status.You can see if the node is up or down, the agent version, the last reported time, and the machine name2

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28 comments · newest first

Hubert 10 months ago

Wait, can you really confirm with just the logs? Sounds too simple.

Carisa 10 months ago

I always use D to check the agent status.

Lorean 10 months ago

I think C is also a valid option.

Zita 11 months ago

A and B are definitely the right methods!

Orville 11 months ago

I disagree, B seems more reliable than A.

Ethan 11 months ago

I’m a bit confused about option D, using Grep seems technical, but I don’t recall us covering that in detail.

Maybelle 11 months ago

I remember something about checking the application tiers, so maybe option C is also a good choice?

Ilona 11 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like option B might be correct too, since we practiced logging into the Controller UI.

Renay 12 months ago

I think option A sounds familiar, checking the agent log is definitely something we discussed in class.

Kimi 12 months ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. I'll need to re-read it a few times to make sure I'm selecting the right options.

Tequila 12 months ago

I've got this! The key is to look for the agent in the list of nodes in the application, that's the best way to confirm it's communicating properly.

Yasuko 1 year ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. I'll start by looking for the agent log and then check the Controller UI to see if the agent is listed.

Deeanna 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to carefully read through the options to make sure I understand what they're asking.

Alease 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward question, I think I can handle it.

Hortencia 1 year ago

Definitely B and C. I mean, who doesn't love navigating through the Controller UI? It's like a treasure hunt, but with AppDynamics agents!

Shannon 1 year ago

↳ replying to Hortencia

B) Log in to the Controller UI > Settings cog icon > AppDynamics Agents In the list look for the agent in the list by machine hostname.

Cathrine 1 year ago

I believe C and D are also valid methods. Checking the nodes in the application and using Grep on the server can provide confirmation.

Linette 1 year ago

I agree with Stevie, checking the agent log and looking for the agent in the Controller UI are good ways to confirm communication.

Stevie 1 year ago

I think A and B are the methods used for confirming the agent is communicating property to the controller.

Sharee 1 year ago

Haha, grep for the agent process? Sounds like a real sysadmin move. I'm going with B and C, can't go wrong with the UI.

Mirta 1 year ago

I'd say B and D are the correct answers. Logging into the Controller UI and checking the agent list, and using grep to find the agent process on the server.

Elmer 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mirta

I think B and D are the right choices.

Chi 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mirta

Yes, those two methods help confirm communication between the agent and controller.

Mollie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mirta

I agree, logging into the Controller UI and using grep are important.

Alberta 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mirta

I think B and D are the right choices.

Ciara 1 year ago

B and C seem like the way to go. You can check the agent status in the Controller UI and also see the node in the Tiers and Nodes view.

Yong 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ciara

I agree, checking the agent status in the Controller UI and looking for the node in Tiers and Nodes is the way to go.

Rosio 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ciara

B and C are the best options for confirming the agent communication.

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