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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:
TopicDescription
Core Features of CloudWatchMetrics, logs, dashboards, alarms, and events
IntegrationNative support for AWS services plus custom application metrics
Best PracticesScaling, cost optimization, and high-availability configurations
Hands-On Demos & Lab ExercisesStep-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.

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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
Before proceeding, verify that your AWS CLI credentials are configured (aws configure).

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Get Involved

Have questions or want to dive deeper? Join our AWS CloudWatch Community Forum to connect with peers and AWS experts.
What are we waiting for? Let’s dive in and master AWS CloudWatch together!

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