Configuring Comprehensive Network Monitoring with VPC Flow Logs

CLOUD LABS

Configuring Comprehensive Network Monitoring with VPC Flow Logs

In this lab, you’ll configure VPC and subnet-level traffic monitoring using VPC Flow Logs. This challenge-based exercise is designed for hands-on practice; step-by-step instructions will not be provided.

1 Task

beginner

1hr

Certificate of Completion

Desktop OnlyDevice is not compatible.

No Setup Required

Amazon Web Services

Technologies

VPC

EC2

CloudWatch

Desktop Only

No Setup Required

Amazon Web Services

Labs Rules Apply

Stay within resource usage requirements.

Do not engage in cryptocurrency mining.

Do not engage in or encourage activity that is illegal.

Cloud Lab Overview

Amazon VPC Flow Logs allow you to capture and record detailed information about the IP traffic flowing to and from network interfaces in your Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). These logs can be created at the VPC, subnet, or elastic network interface (ENI) level, making them a powerful tool for monitoring and troubleshooting network behavior.

In this Challenge Cloud Lab, you’ll be required to configure Flow Logs at the subnet and VPC levels. Additionally, you’ll store these flow logs in an S3 bucket and a CloudWatch log group, respectively.

AWS services you’ll be tested on:

Amazon VPC
Amazon S3
Amazon EC2
Amazon CloudWatch

Cloud Lab Tasks

Configure and Analyze Flow Logs for Enhanced Network Visibility

Labs Rules Apply

Stay within resource usage requirements.

Do not engage in cryptocurrency mining.

Do not engage in or encourage activity that is illegal.

Before you start...

Try these optional labs before starting this lab.

Cloud Lab

Understanding Cloud Computing Essentials— From Zero to Hero

beginner

3hr

Cloud Lab

Monitoring IP Traffic Using VPC Flow Logs

intermediate

2hr 30m

Cloud Lab

Working with Instances: An Amazon EC2 Walkthrough

beginner

1hr

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