Admin Onboarding
Getting started as an Aternity admin involves several key steps to set up and configure the Aternity platform for monitoring and managing an organization’s digital experience.
Onboarding Progress: 75% Complete
Process and Deliverables
Research
User interviews and analytics review
Product Owner Collaboration
Stakeholder alignment and strategy
Figma Prototyping
Interactive prototypes and wireframes
Icons & Illustrations
Custom visual assets and iconography
Cross-team Dependencies
Multi-team coordination
Usability Testing
User validation and iteration
Challenges & Solutions
Addressing key challenges in the admin onboarding process with innovative UI/UX solutions
Mobile-First Design Challenge
The UI challenge in designing the Aternity admin onboarding process is to clearly guide admins through each step on small screens. Ensuring readability and ease of navigation without overwhelming the user is crucial. To enhance this experience, a progress bar at the top of the screen and status icons near each step are incorporated, allowing admins to easily track their progress and understand the status of each onboarding task.
Persistent Onboarding Panel
The onboarding panel will open at every login until the onboarding process is completed, ensuring administrators don’t miss critical setup steps while maintaining a non-intrusive user experience.
Simplified Onboarding Flow
Step-by-step process for Windows and Apple computers to get ready for Aternity administrator setup
Several steps to get ready for Aternity administrator across different operating systems with comprehensive validation checkpoints.
Before you begin: the Product Tours
Interactive walkthroughs that guide users through Aternity platform features and functionalities
As part of the onboarding process, Aternity product tours provide interactive walkthroughs that guide users through the features and functionalities of the Aternity platform. These tours are designed to help users quickly understand how to monitor and analyze application performance and end-user experience.
Interactive Tutorials
Step-by-step guided tours through key platform features and dashboard elements
Feature Discovery
Highlight important tools and functionalities that administrators will use regularly
Best Practices
Learn recommended workflows and optimization techniques from Aternity experts
APM Administrator Setup
Several steps to get ready for the APM administrator with SaaS edition benefits
SaaS Edition Benefits
Aternity APM offers a SaaS version of its analysis server. With the SaaS edition, there is no need to install or configure the analysis server. However, the agent must be installed and configured on the systems that users want to monitor.
- No server installation required
- Automatic updates and maintenance
- Scalable cloud infrastructure
- Reduced IT overhead
Agent Deployment
Install and configure monitoring agents on target systems for comprehensive performance tracking and analysis
Cloud Integration
Seamless integration with cloud infrastructure for scalable monitoring solutions across your organization
Real-time Monitoring
Continuous performance monitoring with instant alerts and detailed analytics dashboards
Onboarding Completion
What happens after completing all onboarding steps
Successfully Configured!
Once all onboarding steps are completed, administrators gain full access to the Aternity platform with personalized dashboards, monitoring capabilities, and advanced administrative tools.
Key Takeaways
Essential insights from the Admin Onboarding project experience
Streamlined User Experience
Simplified the complex onboarding process into digestible steps with clear progress indicators and visual feedback for administrators.
Mobile-First Design Approach
Prioritized mobile responsiveness to ensure administrators can complete onboarding tasks from any device, anywhere.
Progressive Disclosure
Implemented a step-by-step approach that reveals information gradually, preventing cognitive overload during setup.
Persistent Guidance
Designed the onboarding panel to remain accessible until completion, ensuring no critical steps are missed.
Cross-Platform Compatibility
Created a unified experience that works seamlessly across Windows and Apple systems with platform-specific guidance.
Integration with Product Tours
Connected onboarding with interactive product tours to provide continuous learning beyond initial setup.