HCO Study Guide for 1.6

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What is the default visibility setting for maps created in Intelligent Maps?

Only visible to the creator (correct)

Visible to specified user groups

Visible to all users

Only visible to the administrator

Which permission must be set to allow users to manage Intelligent Maps?

Allow editing of network maps

Allow deletion of existing maps

Allow management of Intelligent Maps (correct)

Allow importation of external maps

If a user has management of Intelligent Maps disabled, what actions can they perform?

View maps only (correct)

Import maps from other users

Create and delete maps

Edit maps completely

What must be set to allow a user to upload images/icons to Intelligent Maps?

Allow upload of images to Intelligent Maps Signup and view all the answers

What was the previous name for the permission to manage Network Atlas maps in SolarWinds Platform 2020.2.4 and earlier?

Allow maps management Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a user who has map management disabled attempts to modify a map?

All map modifying buttons will be disabled Signup and view all the answers

When can new account settings for Intelligent Maps be applied?

Upon next login Signup and view all the answers

Which account setting allows a user to manage Network Atlas maps?

Allow management of Network Atlas maps Signup and view all the answers

What could cause shared charts to display different information for different users?

User accounts may have different limitations applied. Signup and view all the answers

Which condition could lead to Real-Time Polling failing to function?

The underlying polling method may be unresponsive. Signup and view all the answers

What setting can be adjusted in the AppStack view to improve performance?

Hiding categories with no objects. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Category Status Summary represent in the AppStack view?

The number of objects in a specific state within each category. Signup and view all the answers

What is required to modify layout settings in the AppStack view?

The user needs to be logged in with administrative privileges. Signup and view all the answers

Which option dictates how objects are ordered in the AppStack Environment view?

Objects are ordered by status, with the worst status on the left. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does hiding empty categories in the AppStack view have?

It simplifies the view by removing unnecessary visual clutter. Signup and view all the answers

If a node is down, what is one likely consequence regarding performance management?

Real-Time Polling will not function for that node. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the PerfStack dashboards in SolarWinds?

To visualize and correlate data from multiple sources for troubleshooting. Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is recommended for troubleshooting purposes within the Performance Analysis?

Using real-time polling. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Performance Analysis (PerfStack) help in identifying issues?

By correlating historical time series data from multiple entities. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does continuously running real-time polling have on the Orion Server?

It affects the server's resources and may lead to performance issues. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of reports can be created using the PerfStack dashboards?

Ad-hoc reports for troubleshooting and analysis. Signup and view all the answers

Which advantage is NOT associated with using SolarWinds Performance Analysis (PerfStack)?

It allows for storage of unlimited historical data without any costs. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Empty Categories feature?

It helps to hide categories that do not contain objects for a cleaner dashboard. Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a characteristic of the SolarWinds Performance Analysis (PerfStack)?

It focuses solely on network performance. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key design goals of the IT management products mentioned?

Effective and accessible Signup and view all the answers

To whom is SolarWinds' GDPR Resource Center specifically targeted?

General public including consumers Signup and view all the answers

Which entity is responsible for documenting and providing security information?

SolarWinds Trust Center Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is false regarding SolarWinds?

Their products are designed to be used primarily by tech novices. Signup and view all the answers

What document regulations are mentioned in connection with SolarWinds?

EU General Data Protection Regulation Signup and view all the answers

Which resource can customers access for information on product documentation and uninstalling?

Support Success Center Signup and view all the answers

Which type of products does SolarWinds focus on providing?

IT management solutions Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT a benefit of using SolarWinds' IT management products?

Complex integration with existing systems Signup and view all the answers

What does the icon of the MSSQLSERVER application indicate when it is in a critical state?

It requires immediate attention. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Spotlight feature in AppStack?

To hide unrelated objects in the view. Signup and view all the answers

How can a user access the Details page for a selected object?

By clicking the icon next to the chart or double-clicking the larger icon. Signup and view all the answers

What can users achieve with the Performance Analysis (PerfStack™) dashboard?

Correlate time series data from multiple entities in a single view. Signup and view all the answers

What functionality does the Performance Analysis dashboard primarily provide for troubleshooting?

It visually correlates data and allows for deep analysis of performance metrics. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions can be done in real-time using the Performance Analysis dashboard?

Make data-driven decisions on infrastructure changes. Signup and view all the answers

When using the AppStack feature, what happens when an object is selected?

Related objects are highlighted for better visibility. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of dragging and dropping performance metrics in the PerfStack™ dashboard?

It allows for deep analysis of events during specific time frames. Signup and view all the answers

Which group type will definitely have no relations shown in the AppStack resource?

Groups created with unsupported object types Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of nodes represented in the AppStack environment?

Only servers and virtual servers are supported Signup and view all the answers

What should one expect when viewing a group made up entirely of switches?

Only the group name will appear in the AppStack resource Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal behavior of the AppStack resource when no relationships are found?

It only displays the group itself Signup and view all the answers

What types of nodes indicate a lack of display within the AppStack resource?

All non-server and non-virtual server nodes Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about unsupported object types in the AppStack environment?

They will not appear in the AppStack resource Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason groups do not show relationships in AppStack?

The objects within the group have no AppStack representation Signup and view all the answers

Which node type is typically excluded from AppStack representation?

Interfaces Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

AppStack Overview

AppStack is a visual mapping of an application's delivery infrastructure layers.
It helps to identify root causes of performance and availability problems.
AppStack gathers environment object information and relationships,displaying them in customizable views.

AppStack Customizable Views

Relationships (groups, dependencies) within the environment are customizable.
The view can be adjusted using filter options.
Saved views (layouts) are reusable.

AppStack Troubleshooting

Quickly drill down to related objects by hovering or clicking on an object.
Detailed information about an object is accessible through its details page.
Identifying Critical and Warning issues on particular nodes is supported.
Highlighting related objects facilitates quick troubleshooting.

Performance Analysis Dashboards

Create analysis projects for correlated time series data.
Track real-time issues and create ad-hoc reports.
Determine the root causes of intermittent problems.
Support data-driven decisions for infrastructure changes.
Combine data from multiple devices/SolarWinds products.

Compatible SolarWinds Products

Analysis projects work across various SolarWinds products like NPM, SAM, VMAN, NTA, SRM, WPM, EOC, NCM, VNQM, and DPAIM.
Older products might lack certain data presentation features.

Creating Analysis Projects

Projects are built using tools like the Performance Analysis (Perfstack) dashboard.
Add metrics, events, and log data to a chart for analysis.
Troubleshoot issues in applications by investigating disk I/O spikes.

Using Display Transform Algorithms

Apply algorithms for correlating data, finding trends, and identifying anomalies.
Algorithms like Change Point, Difference, Linear Regression, Normalized, Percentile Standardized, and Smoothing are available.
Transformations help to quickly understand data patterns and trends.

Viewing Polled Data

Track data (syslog, SNMP traps, events, alerts, configuration changes) across relevant time periods.
Filter data effectively.

Share projects.
Share via URL.
Collaborate with other users on troubleshooting projects.

Using Intelligent Maps

Maps display historical events in real-time.
The timeline visualizes the historical tracking timeline.
Viewing historical data provides valuable context for root-cause analysis.

Customizing the AppStack View in SAM

Customize views using 'Default Layout', and 'Change Layout Settings'.
Set the limiting number of objects displayed and the Update Interval to improve performance.
Views can be limited to only 'Up' objects.
Options include object name alignment, hiding empty categories, and more.

Defining User Access

Each user/group account has customizable privileges.
Access control settings manage activities, such as editing entities and data.

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Explore the functionalities and features of AppStack, a tool that provides insight into application delivery infrastructure. This quiz covers customizable views, troubleshooting methods, and performance analysis dashboards to help identify problems efficiently. Test your knowledge of how to leverage AppStack for improved application performance.