Getting to Know Amazon CloudWatch

Getting to Know Amazon CloudWatch
Getting to Know Amazon CloudWatch

CLOUD LABS



Getting to Know Amazon CloudWatch

In this Cloud Lab, you’ll learn to monitor Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon S3 with Amazon CloudWatch, create a dashboard, set alarms, and test custom metrics.

8 Tasks

beginner

1hr 30m

Certificate of Completion

Desktop OnlyDevice is not compatible.
No Setup Required
Amazon Web Services

Learning Objectives

An understanding of Amazon CloudWatch and its role in monitoring AWS resources and applications
The ability to create CloudWatch dashboards to monitor metrics
The ability to monitor Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon S3 with CloudWatch metrics and create custom metrics
Hands-on experience using CloudWatch alarms to monitor thresholds and send notifications

Technologies
SNS logoSNS
CloudWatch logoCloudWatch
S3 logoS3
DynamoDB logoDynamoDB
Cloud Lab Overview

CloudWatch is an AWS service used to monitor resources and applications on the cloud. It collects and tracks metrics, logs, and events in real time, providing a unified view of cloud resources. CloudWatch can set alarms, create dashboards, troubleshoot issues, and take automated actions based on collected data. With CloudWatch, users can gain visibility into the health and performance of their AWS infrastructure, enabling them to make informed decisions.

This Cloud Lab will teach you how to use Amazon CloudWatch to monitor your AWS resources and applications, with a focus on Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3). You’ll also learn how to create a CloudWatch dashboard, monitor Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon S3 with CloudWatch metrics, create custom metrics, and set alarms.

By the end of this Cloud Lab, you will have practical experience in using CloudWatch to monitor your AWS resources, including DynamoDB and S3. These skills are essential for anyone working with AWS infrastructure and applications and will help you ensure the health and performance of your AWS resources.

The following is the high-level architecture diagram of the infrastructure that you’ll create in this Cloud Lab:

Configure CloudWatch alarms for the S3 bucket and the DynamoDB table
Configure CloudWatch alarms for the S3 bucket and the DynamoDB table
Cloud Lab Tasks
1.Introduction
Getting Started
2.Monitor DynamoDB with CloudWatch
Create the DynamoDB Table
Create and Test the CloudWatch Alarm
3.Monitor S3 Bucket with CloudWatch
Configure S3 Bucket
Create and Test the Bucket Alarm
4.View S3 Metrics Using CloudWatch Dashboard
Create a CloudWatch Dashboard
5.Conclusion
Clean Up
Wrap Up
Labs Rules Apply
Stay within resource usage requirements.
Do not engage in cryptocurrency mining.
Do not engage in or encourage activity that is illegal.

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