chambear2809 Splunk AppDynamics Synthetic Monitoring Setup
Prerequisites
| Tool or access | Purpose | Verify |
|---|---|---|
| Bash and Python 3 | Run bundled setup and validation helpers | bash --version && python3 --version |
| Required product/platform access | Inspect or configure the selected target | Complete the documented preflight |
| Credential files for live modes | Keep secrets out of chat | Verify paths only |
Workflow Overview
┌───────────┐ ┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐
│ Preflight │ → │ Render/review │ → │ Apply/handoff │ → │ Validate evidence │
└───────────┘ └───────────────┘ └───────────────┘ └─────────────────┘
When to Activate
- The user asks for AppDynamics Synthetic Monitoring, browser synthetic jobs, Synthetic API Monitoring, hosted synthetic locations, Private Synthetic Agent, PSA, Shepherd URL validation, synthetic waterfalls, or synthetic run checks.
- Preview and review the splunk appdynamics synthetic monitoring setup workflow before any live apply phase.
- Diagnose failed prerequisites, generated assets, configuration, or validation evidence.
Scope
Follow the documented read-only or render-first path whenever it is available. This skill does not imply permission to mutate live systems. Require explicit apply flags, protected credentials, and operator review for state changes.
Examples
Inspect the supported setup modes before selecting one:
bash skills/splunk-appdynamics-synthetic-monitoring-setup/scripts/setup.sh --help
Expected output: usage, supported modes, and required arguments are displayed without changing the target environment.
Inspect validation modes before running completion checks:
bash skills/splunk-appdynamics-synthetic-monitoring-setup/scripts/validate.sh --help
Expected output: offline, live, and completion options are displayed when the skill supports them; help exits without mutation.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Cause | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Preflight fails | A required tool or access path is missing | Resolve it before rendering or applying |
| Rendered assets are incomplete | Required non-secret inputs are absent | Complete intake and render again |
| Apply is blocked | Review, credentials, or explicit acceptance is missing | Use the documented handoff |
| Validation is incomplete | Live evidence is unavailable | Record the gap and keep completion open |
Renders Synthetic API monitor payloads and Private Synthetic Agent values. The
operator reviews and applies private agent rollout assets.
The wrapper does not submit jobs or run the container/Kubernetes rollout;
--apply fails closed and the rendered packet is an operator handoff.
bash skills/splunk-appdynamics-synthetic-monitoring-setup/scripts/setup.sh --render
bash skills/splunk-appdynamics-synthetic-monitoring-setup/scripts/validate.sh