Set up APM for Java applications on a host

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.

NOTE: This course has been replaced with a new updated version. The new version of this course can be found here. This version will no longer be available after July 31, 2026. Please complete this course before then in order to receive the certificate for completing the course.

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 Getting Started with APM Metrics & Traces course

Technical Requirements

To complete the course, you need the following:

Google Chrome or Firefox
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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

This course has been replaced with a new updated version. This course is closed to new enrollees. Please enroll in the new course.

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