In AppDynamics, both Dashboard and Dash Studio are used to visualize application performance and monitoring data, but they differ in features, flexibility, and intended use cases:

1. Dashboards (Classic Dashboard)

• Purpose: The traditional way of visualizing data in AppDynamics.
• Capabilities:
  • Pre-built templates and widgets.
  • Suitable for quick monitoring and basic visualizations.
  • Easier for beginners, less customization required.
• Limitations:
  • Limited customization compared to Dash Studio.
  • Fewer advanced visualization options.
  • More static – changes and interactions are minimal.
• When to Use:
  • When you need simple, lightweight dashboards.
  • For teams that just want a quick overview without complex layouts.

2. Dash Studio

• Purpose: Next-generation dashboarding framework in AppDynamics.
• Capabilities:
  • Modern UI/UX – interactive, drag-and-drop based editor.
  • Advanced visualizations (heat maps, time series, custom widgets).
  • Flexible layouts with grid-based positioning and resizing.
  • Can combine multiple data sources and metrics into one interactive view.
  • Supports richer interactivity (filters, drilldowns, dynamic updates).
• Advantages:
  • More powerful and customizable than classic dashboards.
  • Designed for long-term dashboarding strategy in AppDynamics.
• When to Use:
  • For complex monitoring scenarios where you need interactivity.
  • To build executive-level dashboards or deep troubleshooting dashboards.
  • If you want a modern, flexible design experience.

✅ Summary:

• Use Dashboards (classic) → for simple, static, quick monitoring.
• Use Dash Studio → for advanced, interactive, and highly customizable monitoring experiences.

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