CAT-120 Exam Information and Guideline
CA Application Performance Management Administrator
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Exam: CAT-120 CA Application Performance Management Administrator
Exam Details:
- Number of Questions: The exam consists of multiple-choice questions.
- Time: Candidates are given a specified amount of time to complete the exam.
Course Outline:
The CA Application Performance Management Administrator course is designed to provide candidates with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively administer and manage the CA Application Performance Management (APM) solution. The course covers various topics related to APM administration, including installation, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. The course outline includes the following topics:
1. Introduction to CA APM
- Overview of application performance management
- Introduction to CA APM features and components
- Understanding the APM architecture
2. Installation and Configuration
- Preparing for the APM installation
- Installing and configuring APM components
- Configuring agent instrumentation and monitoring points
3. Application Monitoring
- Defining and configuring applications for monitoring
- Configuring transaction traces and performance metrics
- Setting up thresholds and alerts for proactive monitoring
4. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
- Analyzing application performance data and metrics
- Troubleshooting common performance issues
- Using diagnostic tools and logs for problem resolution
5. Administration and Reporting
- Managing users, roles, and permissions
- Configuring dashboards and reports
- Performing administrative tasks and maintenance activities
Exam Objectives:
The CAT-120 exam aims to assess candidates' understanding of CA APM administration concepts and their ability to perform tasks related to managing and monitoring application performance. The exam objectives include:
1. Understanding the core components and architecture of CA APM.
2. Installing and configuring APM components.
3. Configuring application monitoring and defining performance metrics.
4. Analyzing application performance data and troubleshooting performance issues.
5. Performing administrative tasks and managing user access.
6. Generating reports and utilizing APM data for decision-making.
Exam Syllabus:
The exam syllabus covers the following topics:
- Introduction to CA APM
- Overview of application performance management
- Introduction to CA APM features and components
- Understanding the APM architecture
- Installation and Configuration
- Preparing for the APM installation
- Installing and configuring APM components
- Configuring agent instrumentation and monitoring points
- Application Monitoring
- Defining and configuring applications for monitoring
- Configuring transaction traces and performance metrics
- Setting up thresholds and alerts for proactive monitoring
- Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
- Analyzing application performance data and metrics
- Troubleshooting common performance issues
- Using diagnostic tools and logs for problem resolution
- Administration and Reporting
- Managing users, roles, and permissions
- Configuring dashboards and reports
- Performing administrative tasks and maintenance activities
Candidates are expected to have a solid understanding of these topics and demonstrate their ability to effectively administer and manage the CA APM solution. The exam assesses their knowledge, skills, and ability to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot application performance using CA APM.