Set up APM for Java applications on a host
Set up Datadog Application Performance Monitoring (APM) for Java applications running on a host. Apply recommended practices and build confidence when adding APM to your applications.
Abstract
This course guides you through the process of adding the Datadog APM Java trace library to an application on a host. You will learn how to configure Unified Service Tagging and enable additional features of the Java trace library.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Describe how to instrument (set up and configure) a Java application with APM
- Configure Java applications using the APM trace library on a local host
- Apply APM configuration changes to enable additional features
Primary Audience
This course is designed for developers and SREs responsible for deploying APM for Java applications on a host.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites for this course are the following:
- Completion of the Learning Environment course
- Ability to use a Linux command line shell
- Basic programming skills in Java
- Recommended: Completion of the Introduction to Application Performance Monitoring course
Technical Requirements
To complete the course, you need the following:
- Google Chrome or Firefox
- Third-party cookies must be enabled to access labs
Course Navigation
At the bottom of each lesson, click the MARK LESSON COMPLETE AND CONTINUE button so that you are marked as having completed each lesson and can receive the certificate at the end of the course.
Course Enrollment Period
Please note that your enrollment in this course ends after 30 days. However, you can re-enroll at any time and pick up where you left off.
Course curriculum
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Introduction
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The lab environment
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Lab: Set up APM for Java
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Quiz
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Conclusion and further reading
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Feedback survey
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Set up APM for Java applications on a host
- 0.5 hours to complete
- Beginner
