Creating Users | User Management | Appdynamics Tutorial

Introduction

User management is an essential part of maintaining a secure and organized application environment. In AppDynamics, creating users allows you to control access to various features and data, ensuring that only authorized individuals can view or modify information. This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating users in AppDynamics, detailing each step with examples.

Prerequisites

Before you begin creating users, ensure you have the following:

Administrator access to the AppDynamics platform.
A list of users you need to create, along with their roles and permissions.

Accessing the User Management Section

To create a user, you first need to access the User Management section of AppDynamics. Follow these steps:

Log in to your AppDynamics account.
Navigate to the Admin tab.
Select Users from the dropdown menu.

Upon reaching the Users page, you will see a list of existing users and options to manage them.

Creating a New User

To create a new user, click on the Add User button. This will open a form where you will enter the user's details:

Example User Creation Form

Fill in the following fields:

Username: The unique identifier for the user.
Email: The user's email address.
Password: A secure password for the user.
Role: Assign a role that defines the user's permissions.

After filling in the details, click on the Save button to create the user.

Example Command for User Creation

If you prefer to create users programmatically, you can use the AppDynamics REST API. Below is an example of how to create a user using a POST request:

POST /controller/rest/applications/{applicationId}/users

{ "username": "newuser", "email": "newuser@example.com", "password": "securePassword123", "role": "USER" }

This command sends a request to create a new user with the specified details.

Verifying User Creation

After creating a user, you should verify that they have been added successfully. Return to the Users page where you can see the updated list of users. You can search for the newly created user by their username or email.

Additionally, you may send a confirmation email to the user with instructions on how to log in to their account for the first time.

Conclusion

Creating users in AppDynamics is a straightforward process that is vital for maintaining security and proper access control. By following this tutorial, you should now be able to successfully create and manage users within your AppDynamics environment.

Creating Users - User Management in AppDynamics