AWS CloudWatch
Introduction
Introduction
AWS CloudWatch is your unified monitoring and observability service for AWS resources and applications. With CloudWatch, you can collect, visualize, and analyze metrics, logs, and events in real time—empowering you to optimize performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain operational health at scale.
In this lesson, we’ll cover:
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Core Features of CloudWatch | Metrics, logs, dashboards, alarms, and events |
| Integration | Native support for AWS services plus custom application metrics |
| Best Practices | Scaling, cost optimization, and high-availability configurations |
| Hands-On Demos & Lab Exercises | Step-by-step guides and exercises to reinforce key concepts |
You’ll watch demo videos that show how to implement CloudWatch across different services, and you’ll follow guided labs to apply each feature in your own AWS account.
Prerequisites
Ensure your workstation meets these requirements:
- Operating System: Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)
- AWS CLI v2: Installed and configured with appropriate IAM permissions
- Network Access: Internet connectivity to AWS endpoints
Note
Before proceeding, verify that your AWS CLI credentials are configured (aws configure).
Get Involved
Have questions or want to dive deeper? Join our AWS CloudWatch Community Forum to connect with peers and AWS experts.
Links and References
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