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## AWS Login

For **marketplace** AWS installations, use `d42admin` as the username and your **AWS Instance ID** as the default password. See [the AWS installation instructions](https://docs.device42.com/getstarted/installation/installation-amazon-web-services/#accessing-the-d42-appliance-manager---aws-marketplace-installs) for more information.
For **marketplace** AWS installations, use `d42admin` as the username and your **AWS Instance ID** as the default password. See [the AWS installation instructions](https://docs.device42.com/getstarted/deploy-device42/installation-amazon-web-services/#accessing-the-d42-appliance-manager---aws-marketplace-installs) for more information.

If you **manually** installed AWS using a downloaded image, use the default Device42 username, `d42admin`, and password, `default`, to log in to the Appliance Manager.
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## Restoring the MA and RC Backup Files

From the [Appliance Manager](/administration/appliance-manager/device42-appliance-manager-login), navigate to **Backup/Restore > Restore**.
From the [Appliance Manager](/administration/appliance-manager/device42-appliance-manager-login.mdx), navigate to **Backup/Restore > Restore**.

- Select **Main Appliance** or **Remote Collector**. You need separate backup `.enc` files for the MA and RC.
- To restore the MA or RC, enter the passphrase you used for the backup. If you have forgotten the password encryption phrase, you can create a new backup:
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Follow the steps below to set up one-time and scheduled backups in the Device42 Appliance Manager.

For login instructions, see [Device42 Appliance Manager login](/administration/appliance-manager/device42-appliance-manager-login).
For login instructions, see [Device42 Appliance Manager login](/administration/appliance-manager/device42-appliance-manager-login.mdx).

## Set the Passphrase

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## Restore the Backup

See [Restore the Backup](/administration/appliance-manager/device42-restore).
See [Restore the Backup](/administration/appliance-manager/device42-restore.mdx).
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- You can also use the [Advanced Search](getstarted/advanced-search-feature.mdx) feature to include search criteria.
- You can also use the [Advanced Search](/getstarted/using-device42/advanced-search-feature.mdx) feature to include search criteria.

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- Clicking the **Advanced** button reveals a text box where you can query specific field values using conditionals and equality selectors. See the [Advanced Search Feature page](getstarted/advanced-search-feature.mdx) for details.
- Clicking the **Advanced** button reveals a text box where you can query specific field values using conditionals and equality selectors. See the [Advanced Search Feature page](/getstarted/using-device42/advanced-search-feature.mdx) for details.

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## How Do I Update Images on GitHub? (Article)

In this written example, we'll update the "Download the sample script (api-sample.py)" screenshot on the "[Using APIs for Custom Autodiscovery](/auto-discovery/using-apis-for-custom-auto-discovery/)" page.
In this written example, we'll update the "Download the sample script (api-sample.py)" screenshot on the "[Using APIs for Custom Autodiscovery](/auto-discovery/using-apis-for-custom-auto-discovery.mdx)" page.

Let's get started.

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## If I am on the latest MA release, how do I update my Remote Collectors?

This update will need to be pushed via the Appliance Manager once you have the upgrade file. Step by step instructions can be found here: [https://docs.device42.com/getstarted/faqs/](/getstarted/faqs/index.mdx).
This update will need to be pushed via the Appliance Manager once you have the upgrade file. Step by step instructions can be found here: [https://docs.device42.com/getstarted/using-device42/faqs/](/getstarted/using-device42/faqs.mdx).

## How is the Remote Collector proxy configured?

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:::info
The term '[Secrets](administration/passwords/password-security-and-permissions/)' refers to credentials and other sensitive information saved to Secret CI objects in Device42, generally for the use of authentication during discovery. 'Passwords' refers to Device42 user accounts.
The term '[Secrets](password-security-and-permissions.mdx)' refers to credentials and other sensitive information saved to Secret CI objects in Device42, generally for the use of authentication during discovery. 'Passwords' refers to Device42 user accounts.
:::

## Create a Secrets Report
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See [Reports](/reports/) for more information about creating Device42 reports.
See [Reports](/reports/index.mdx) for more information about creating Device42 reports.
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## Introduction

You can use Application Component Templates to create and define your own Application Components based on services discovered by [Hypervisor/\*nix/Windows](/auto-discovery/windows-and-hyper-v-auto-discovery) autodiscovery jobs run against *nix and Windows platforms.
You can use Application Component Templates to create and define your own Application Components based on services discovered by [Hypervisor/\*nix/Windows](/auto-discovery/windows-and-hyper-v-auto-discovery.mdx) autodiscovery jobs run against *nix and Windows platforms.

Device42 adds the Application Components you create using templates to the [Application Components](/apps/application-components) list page.
Device42 adds the Application Components you create using templates to the [Application Components](/apps/application-components/index.mdx) list page.

:::info
Application Components now automatically [suggest Application Groups](/apps/application-groups#application-group-list-page) that you can accept or ignore under **Applications > Application Groups > Application Group Suggestions** on the Main Appliance.
Application Components now automatically [suggest Application Groups](/apps/application-groups/index.mdx#application-group-list-page) that you can accept or ignore under **Applications > Application Groups > Application Group Suggestions** on the Main Appliance.
:::

## View Application Component Templates
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The Application Component Templates list page also includes an **Advanced Search** option you can use to construct more specific searches. See the [Advanced Search Feature](/getstarted/advanced-search-feature.mdx) page for instructions.
The Application Component Templates list page also includes an **Advanced Search** option you can use to construct more specific searches. See the [Advanced Search Feature](/getstarted/using-device42/advanced-search-feature.mdx) page for instructions.

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:::tip
Set up Application Groups by defining a Starting Point or accepting suggestions. See the [Application Groups Calculation Rules](/apps/application-groups/calculation-rules) page for more details.
Set up Application Groups by defining a Starting Point or accepting suggestions. See the [Application Groups Calculation Rules](/apps/application-groups/calculation-rules.mdx) page for more details.
:::
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In 19.05, we updated our Application Dependency Mapping (ADM) workflow to make it easier to create and manage Application Groups, and ultimately, Business Services (previously known as Business Applications).

The [ADM workflow](/apps/enterprise-application-dependency-mapping) starts by defining Starting Points and setting traversal rules and stop points (using logic templates) to generate Application Groups. Use Application Groups (along with Application Components, resources, and devices) to build a complete and focused picture of your IT environment as a business service.
The [ADM workflow](/apps/enterprise-application-dependency-mapping/index.mdx) starts by defining Starting Points and setting traversal rules and stop points (using logic templates) to generate Application Groups. Use Application Groups (along with Application Components, resources, and devices) to build a complete and focused picture of your IT environment as a business service.

![ADM Workflow](/assets/images/calculation-rules/adm-flow.png)

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Process the accepted Application Groups.

Application Groups are generated based on Calculation Rules with outcomes set to **Auto-Create**. View charts of group dependencies and use the groups as components to build [Business Services](/apps/business-services).
Application Groups are generated based on Calculation Rules with outcomes set to **Auto-Create**. View charts of group dependencies and use the groups as components to build [Business Services](/apps/business-services/index.mdx).

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## Overview

:::tip
Affinity Groups have been renamed **Application Groups**. AppFocus Filters are now called [**Application Group Calculation Rules**](calculation-rules).
Affinity Groups have been renamed **Application Groups**. AppFocus Filters are now called [**Application Group Calculation Rules**](calculation-rules.mdx).
:::

Application Groups are an opinionated view of the impactful applications and their dependencies in your environment. They are configurable via [Calculation Rules](calculation-rules) (and templates). Application Groups are based on the communication patterns observed in your environment.
Application Groups are an opinionated view of the impactful applications and their dependencies in your environment. They are configurable via [Calculation Rules](calculation-rules.mdx) (and templates). Application Groups are based on the communication patterns observed in your environment.

After discovery has been run within your environment (we recommend a 30-day minimum period), the detailed application dependency information that has been collected should now be ready to use with Application Groups.

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Please note that you need an ADM license to use Application Groups. Email support at [support@device42.com](mailto:support@device42.com) to enable this module in your Main Appliance.
:::

Application Groups are calculated with [Calculation Rules](calculation-rules) based on [Logic Templates](calculation-rules#calculation-logic-templates), offering advanced capabilities and customizations beyond the previous reliance on pinning services as a starting point and DOQL queries. You can use a range of services, devices, and Application Components as starting points for your Application Groups.
Application Groups are calculated with [Calculation Rules](calculation-rules.mdx) based on [Logic Templates](calculation-rules.mdx#calculation-logic-templates), offering advanced capabilities and customizations beyond the previous reliance on pinning services as a starting point and DOQL queries. You can use a range of services, devices, and Application Components as starting points for your Application Groups.

See the [Calculation Rules](calculation-rules) page to learn how to create and manage Calculation Rules and Logic Templates.
See the [Calculation Rules](calculation-rules.mdx) page to learn how to create and manage Calculation Rules and Logic Templates.

![ADM Workflow](/assets/images/calculation-rules/adm-flow.png)

### Application Group List Page

Navigate to the list page under **Applications > Application Groups**.

- Start by creating a new [**Calculation Rule**](calculation-rules)(1) to generate Application Group(s) and suggestions.
- Start by creating a new [**Calculation Rule**](calculation-rules.mdx)(1) to generate Application Group(s) and suggestions.

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### Relationship Lines and Metadata

[Application Components](/apps/application-components) are displayed as stand-alone nodes, and are connected to any associated services and devices via dotted lines.
[Application Components](/apps/application-components/index.mdx) are displayed as stand-alone nodes, and are connected to any associated services and devices via dotted lines.

Impact charts include a Global View and a Local View. Only Application Components that are focus items are displayed in the Global View.

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:::info
*Business Applications* are now named **Business Services**. *Affinity Groups* have also been renamed as **Application Groups**. See [**Calculation Rules**](/apps/application-groups/calculation-rules) (previously *AppFocus Filters*) for details on the new ADM flow.
*Business Applications* are now named **Business Services**. *Affinity Groups* have also been renamed as **Application Groups**. See [**Calculation Rules**](/apps/application-groups/calculation-rules.mdx) (previously *AppFocus Filters*) for details on the new ADM flow.
:::

## Overview

This is a technical guide that will walk you through a step-by-step process of building Business Services within Device42.  [Once you have successfully performed discovery,](auto-discovery) apply the methods outlined below to create Application Groups and then leverage these groups to facilitate the process of building your Business Services.
This is a technical guide that will walk you through a step-by-step process of building Business Services within Device42.  [Once you have successfully performed discovery,](/auto-discovery/index.mdx) apply the methods outlined below to create Application Groups and then leverage these groups to facilitate the process of building your Business Services.

## Viewing Discovery Data

After you have performed successful discovery, all discovered Application Dependency data can be viewed under the **Applications** section in the Device42 main menu.

The Application Components section is where discovered infrastructure Application Components are stored. See a complete list of Device42’s supported applications here: [ADM supported applications](apps/enterprise-application-dependency-mapping/adm-supported-applications).
The Application Components section is where discovered infrastructure Application Components are stored. See a complete list of Device42’s supported applications here: [ADM supported applications](/apps/enterprise-application-dependency-mapping/adm-supported-applications.mdx).

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## Application Groups

Application Groups are used to construct more consumable views of device interdependencies after the evaluation of all of a device's connections. By configuring Starting Points and End Points using [Calculation Rules](/apps/application-groups/calculation-rules), you can limit device communication noise to just meaningful connections and better understand the impact or dependency of a particular device.  
Application Groups are used to construct more consumable views of device interdependencies after the evaluation of all of a device's connections. By configuring Starting Points and End Points using [Calculation Rules](/apps/application-groups/calculation-rules.mdx), you can limit device communication noise to just meaningful connections and better understand the impact or dependency of a particular device.  

:::note
View the [Application Groups](/apps/application-groups/) documentation to learn more about generating Application Groups.
View the [Application Groups](/apps/application-groups/index.mdx) documentation to learn more about generating Application Groups.
:::

### Enabling Application Groups
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:::info
Business Applications are now named **Business Services**. Affinity Groups have also been renamed **Application Groups**. See [**Calculation Rules**](/apps/application-groups/calculation-rules) (previously AppFocus Filters) for details on the new ADM flow.
Business Applications are now named **Business Services**. Affinity Groups have also been renamed **Application Groups**. See [**Calculation Rules**](/apps/application-groups/calculation-rules.mdx) (previously AppFocus Filters) for details on the new ADM flow.
:::

## Overview

Device42 Business Services offers a powerful method for building custom maps of business-critical functions. Business Services differ from [Application Groups](/apps/application-groups/) in appearance and design. Business Services are not automatically built out based solely on discovered connections and devices, they can be designed and customized entirely by you, and can _include any and all of the resources that you identify as critical to your business!_
Device42 Business Services offers a powerful method for building custom maps of business-critical functions. Business Services differ from [Application Groups](/apps/application-groups/index.mdx) in appearance and design. Business Services are not automatically built out based solely on discovered connections and devices, they can be designed and customized entirely by you, and can _include any and all of the resources that you identify as critical to your business!_

Using Business Services, you'll be able to catalog all of your business and mission-critical applications. All of the following are possible:

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Device42 can export one or more of your Business Services directly to the [Microsoft Azure](https://portal.azure.com/#home) cloud platform via [Azure Migrate](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/azure-migrate/).

For detailed instructions on [how to export a business service to the Azure cloud](integration/external-integrations/azure-migrate.mdx), go to the [Azure Migrate](integration/external-integrations/azure-migrate.mdx) integration page.
For detailed instructions on [how to export a business service to the Azure cloud](/integration/external-integrations/azure-migrate.mdx), go to the [Azure Migrate](/integration/external-integrations/azure-migrate.mdx) integration page.

### Export to RiverMeadow

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