Module 7: Monitoring and Analytics

1. Amazon CloudWatch (MONITORING)

1.1. Application and Infrastructure Monitoring

1.2. Components

1.2.1. CloudWatch alarms

1.2.1.1. TRIGGER actions based on ALARMS if metric exceeds THRESHOLD

1.2.2. CloudWatch dashboard

1.2.2.1. Access metrics in a DASHBOARD

2. Amazon CloudTrail (LOGGING)

2.1. Secure standardized logging

2.1.1. Who

2.1.1.1. What

2.1.1.1.1. When

2.2. CloudTrail Insights (optional)

2.2.1. Automatically detect UNUSUAL API activities in your AWS account.

3. Amazon Trusted Advisor (RECOMMENDATIONS)

3.1. Web service that inspects your AWS environment and provides real-time recommendations in accordance with AWS best practices.

3.2. FIVE categories:

3.2.1. Cost Optimization

3.2.2. Performance

3.2.3. Security

3.2.4. Fault Tolerance

3.2.5. Service Limits