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| Topic 1 | - Troubleshooting: This section of the exam measures the skills of System Support Engineers and focuses on resolving technical and operational issues in Instana. It includes configuring log levels, collecting logs for debugging, and identifying connectivity issues between agents and the backend. Candidates will troubleshoot installation failures, diagnose communication problems, and apply corrective measures to ensure consistent Instana performance and stability across environments.
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| Topic 2 | - Integration: This section of the exam measures the skills of Integration Engineers and assesses their proficiency in connecting Instana with external monitoring and automation tools. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of integrating agent-based systems such as Omegamon, ITM, and ITCAM, as well as external platforms like Prometheus and Grafana. The section also includes configuring alert channels, automation actions, and utilizing the Instana REST API to support customized workflows and data visibility.
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| Topic 3 | - Installation: This section of the exam measures the skills of System Implementation Specialists and focuses on installing and deploying Instana across different environments. It includes installing the Instana backend, deploying and configuring agents, and migrating existing Instana setups. Candidates will also demonstrate their ability to implement Synthetic Monitoring and manage Points of Presence (PoPs) effectively for end-to-end performance validation.
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| Topic 4 | - Planning: This section of the exam measures the skills of Cloud Monitoring Engineers and covers the foundational planning tasks required for successful Instana deployment. Candidates must understand the installation prerequisites, the architectural design of Instana for on-premises environments, and the platform core capabilities and use cases. It also assesses knowledge of different agent modes, supported sensors and tracers, and the distinctions between cloud service agents and serverless agents essential for scalable implementation.
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