Deploy APM System Monitoring for the First Time

The following table outlines the steps that you must complete to deploy and configure this module for the first time. These instructions assume that you have completed the steps for deploying the basic GE Digital APM system architecture.

These tasks may be completed by multiple people in your organization. We recommend, however, that the tasks be completed in the order in which they are listed.

Note: If you are deploying this module in APM Now, before you begin completing these tasks, review the system requirements for this module to identify the supported features for this module in APM Now. Unless noted, all deployment tasks in the following table are applicable for the deployment of this module in APM Now.

Step	Task	Notes
1	On the machine that will serve as the APM System Monitoring Server, download and install the latest version of MongoDB Community Edition.	This step is required. The latest version of MongoDB Community Edition, as well as instructions about how to install it, can be found on the official MongoDB, Inc. website. Note that instructions for configuring a Windows Service for MongoDB Community Edition are provided in the next step.
2	Configure a Windows Service for MongoDB Community Edition.	This step is required.
3	On the machine that will serve as the APM System Monitoring controller, install APM System Monitoring.	This step is required.
4	On each machine that will serve as an APM System Monitoring agent, install APM System Monitoring.	This step is required.
5	On the machine that will serve as the APM System Monitoring admin, install APM System Monitoring.	This step is required.
6	Complete additional configuration steps related to APM System Monitoring.	This step is required.
7	As needed, modify APM System Monitoring settings via the Performance Monitoring feature.	This step is optional.

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