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Install APM Insight Java Agent via system Environment

Note:
  • This approach is suitable for monitoring a single Java application on a machine using our APM Insight Java Agent.
  • Ensure that the specified host, port, application name, license key, and server port are configured correctly based on your APM Insight account details. Adjust the examples accordingly.
  • For monitoring multiple applications or additional configurations, consult the appropriate Application servers documentation.
  • Download latest the APM Insight java agent zip file (apminsight-javaagent.zip) here.
  • Extract the zip file contents to the below appropriate path to find agent jar.
    • For Windows: C:\ManageEngine\
    • For Linux: \opt\ManageEngine\
  • Configure the following agent configuration keys with appropriate value
    • For Windows: Open System properties → Advanced → Environment Variables → Add System variables like below.
      • Variable Name: JAVA_TOOL_OPTIONS
      • Variable Value:
        -javaagent:C:\ManageEngine\apminsight-javaagent\apminsight-javaagent.jar -Dapminsight.apm.host=http://HOST]:[PORT] -
        Dapminsight.application.name="[APPLICATION NAME]" -Dapminsight.license.key=[LICENSE KEY] -Dapminsight.agent.server.port=8080
      • Example:
        -javaagent:C:\ManageEngine\apminsight-javaagent\apminsight-javaagent.jar -Dapminsight.apm.host=http://apmuser:9090 -
        Dapminsight.application.name="My Application" -
        Dapminsight.license.key=APMI_d04e6cf87bc6e4b9429c03426c485dd4f1edd1f813bd332b45955c6b0ef70d59 -
        Dapminsight.agent.server.port=8080

Applications Manager Installing APM Insight Java Agent via system Environment: Adding argument for system variable in Windows

 

Applications Manager Installing APM Insight Java Agent via system Environment: Update agent notification in monitor dashboard

  • For Linux: Open ~/.bashrc and add below variables like given in the last line.
    • export JAVA_TOOL_OPTIONS="-javaagent:/opt/ManageEngine/apminsight-javaagent/apminsight-javaagent.jar -
      Dapminsight.apm.host=http://HOST]:[PORT] -Dapminsight.application.name='[APPLICATION NAME]' -Dapminsight.license.key=[LICENSE KEY] -
      Dapminsight.agent.server.port=8080"
    • Example:
      export JAVA_TOOL_OPTIONS="-javaagent:/opt/ManageEngine/apminsight-javaagent/apminsight-javaagent.jar -
      Dapminsight.apm.host=http://apmuser-9771-t:9100 -Dapminsight.application.name='My Application' -
      Dapminsight.license.key=APMI_d04e6cf87bc6e4b9429c03426c485dd4f1edd1f813bd332b45955c6b0ef70d59 -
      Dapminsight.agent.server.port=8080"
    • Execute "source ~/.bashrc" to apply changes.

    Applications Manager Installing APM Insight Java Agent via system Environment: Adding argument for bashrc in Linux

     

    Applications Manager Installing APM Insight Java Agent via system Environment: Applying changes for bashrc shown in output in Linux

     

    Applications Manager Installing APM Insight Java Agent via system Environment: Agent details for Linux machine in Monitor overview

  • Restart the appropriate Java Application to take effect

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