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Amazon CloudWatch is a monitoring service for AWS cloud resources and the applications you run on AWS.

Amazon CloudWatch is a monitoring service for AWS cloud resources and the applications you run on AWS. In this introductory course on Amazon CloudWatch, you will learn about the capabilities and key terms of the service. Amazon CloudWatch alarms, events and logs will be covered, as well as the Amazon CloudWatch dashboard.

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Syllabus

Introduction to Amazon CloudWatch

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Explores fundamental concepts of AWS CloudWatch services
Taught by AWS, who are recognized experts in cloud computing
Develops core skills in monitoring AWS cloud resources and applications
Covers key topics: alarms, events, logs, and the CloudWatch dashboard

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Introduction to Amazon CloudWatch with these activities:
Seek guidance from CloudWatch experts
Connect with experienced professionals to gain valuable insights and accelerate your learning.
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  • Identify potential mentors within your network or online communities
  • Reach out to them and express your interest in connecting
  • Prepare for your mentorship sessions by defining your goals and questions
Cloud computing services overview
Review cloud computing basics to strengthen your understanding of Amazon CloudWatch's role in monitoring cloud resources.
Browse courses on Cloud Computing
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  • Read "Cloud Computing: A Practical Approach" by Anthony T. Velte, Toby J. Velte, Robert Elsenpeter
  • Enroll in a free course on cloud computing from Coursera or edX
AWS CloudWatch tutorials
Follow guided tutorials to enhance your practical understanding of CloudWatch.
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  • Navigate to the AWS CloudWatch documentation
  • Select a tutorial that aligns with your learning goals
  • Follow the step-by-step instructions and complete the tutorial exercises
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Study group on CloudWatch events
Engage with peers to discuss and explore CloudWatch events, deepening your understanding.
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  • Form a study group with other students taking this course
  • Choose a topic related to CloudWatch events to discuss
  • Prepare by reading relevant course materials and researching the topic
  • Meet with your study group and share your findings, ask questions, and engage in discussions
Configure CloudWatch alarms
Gain hands-on experience configuring alarms to monitor your cloud resources.
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  • Create an AWS account and sign in to the AWS Console
  • Navigate to the CloudWatch console and create an alarm for a metric of your choice
  • Configure the alarm conditions, notifications, and actions
Blog post on CloudWatch best practices
Solidify your understanding of CloudWatch by sharing your insights and best practices through a blog post.
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  • Research and gather information on CloudWatch best practices
  • Outline the structure of your blog post
  • Write the content, ensuring clarity and organization
  • Edit and proofread your blog post
Contribute to the CloudWatch SDK
Extend your knowledge and make a valuable contribution to the CloudWatch ecosystem.
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  • Identify an area in the CloudWatch SDK where you can contribute
  • Fork the CloudWatch SDK repository on GitHub
  • Make changes to the code and submit a pull request
  • Collaborate with other contributors and AWS engineers to refine your contribution

Career center

Learners who complete Introduction to Amazon CloudWatch will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Cloud Architect
Cloud Architects design and implement cloud computing solutions. They work with customers to understand their business needs, and design and implement cloud solutions that meet those needs. Amazon CloudWatch can help Cloud Architects monitor the performance and health of their cloud solutions, and identify and troubleshoot any issues. This can help them to ensure that their cloud solutions are running smoothly and reliably.
Security Analyst
Security Analysts are responsible for protecting computer networks and systems from security threats. They monitor networks for suspicious activity, investigate security incidents, and develop and implement security policies. Amazon CloudWatch can help Security Analysts monitor the security of their networks and systems, and identify and troubleshoot any security issues. This can help them to protect their organizations from security breaches and other threats.
Cloud Engineer
Cloud Engineers build and manage cloud computing solutions. They work with customers to understand their business needs, and design and implement cloud solutions that meet those needs. Amazon CloudWatch can help Cloud Engineers monitor the performance and health of their cloud solutions, and identify and troubleshoot any issues. This can help them to ensure that their cloud solutions are running smoothly and reliably.
Site Reliability Engineer
Site Reliability Engineers are responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of websites and other online services. They monitor the performance of these services, identify and troubleshoot problems, and implement improvements to increase reliability. Amazon CloudWatch can help Site Reliability Engineers monitor the performance and health of their websites and other online services, and identify and troubleshoot any issues. This can help them to ensure that their services are running smoothly and reliably.
Data Engineer
Data Engineers design and build data pipelines and data warehouses. They work with data to extract, transform, and load data into data warehouses. Amazon CloudWatch can help Data Engineers monitor the performance and health of their data pipelines and data warehouses, and identify and troubleshoot any issues. This can help them to ensure that their data pipelines and data warehouses are running smoothly and reliably.
DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineers are responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. They help to automate and streamline the software development process, and ensure that applications are deployed and maintained reliably. Amazon CloudWatch can help DevOps Engineers monitor the performance and health of their applications and infrastructure, and identify and troubleshoot any issues. This can help them to improve the efficiency and reliability of their software development process.
Data Analyst
Data Analysts help businesses make sense of data to make decisions. They use tools and techniques to clean and analyze data, and create dashboards and reports to communicate their insights. Amazon CloudWatch can help Data Analysts monitor the performance and health of their data pipelines and applications, and identify and troubleshoot any issues. This can help ensure that their data is accurate and reliable, and that their applications are running smoothly.
Network Administrator
Network Administrators are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks. They ensure that networks are secure, reliable, and efficient. Amazon CloudWatch can help Network Administrators monitor the performance and health of their networks, and identify and troubleshoot any issues. This can help them to ensure that their networks are running smoothly and securely.
Network Engineer
Network Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer networks. They ensure that networks are secure, reliable, and efficient. Amazon CloudWatch can help Network Engineers monitor the performance and health of their networks, and identify and troubleshoot any issues. This can help them to ensure that their networks are running smoothly and securely.
Systems Administrator
Systems Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining computer systems. They install and configure hardware and software, monitor system performance, and troubleshoot problems. Amazon CloudWatch can help Systems Administrators monitor the performance and health of their systems, and identify and troubleshoot any issues. This can help them to ensure that their systems are running smoothly and reliably.
Software Developer
Software Developers design, develop, and maintain computer software. They work with users to gather requirements, design and implement software solutions, and test and debug software. Amazon CloudWatch can help Software Developers monitor the performance and health of their software applications, and identify and troubleshoot any issues. This can help them to ensure that their applications are running smoothly and reliably.
Web Developer
Web Developers design, develop, and maintain websites and other web-based applications. They work with users to gather requirements, design and implement web solutions, and test and debug web applications. Amazon CloudWatch can help Web Developers monitor the performance and health of their websites and other web-based applications, and identify and troubleshoot any issues. This can help them to ensure that their websites and applications are running smoothly and reliably.
IT Support Specialist
IT Support Specialists provide technical support to users of computers and other electronic devices. They help users troubleshoot problems, install and configure software, and maintain computer networks. Amazon CloudWatch can help IT Support Specialists monitor the performance and health of their IT infrastructure, and identify and troubleshoot any issues. This can help them to resolve user issues quickly and efficiently.
Technical Support Engineer
Technical Support Engineers provide technical support to users of computers and other electronic devices. They help users troubleshoot problems, install and configure software, and maintain computer networks. Amazon CloudWatch can help Technical Support Engineers monitor the performance and health of their IT infrastructure, and identify and troubleshoot any issues. This can help them to resolve user issues quickly and efficiently.

Reading list

We've selected eight books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Introduction to Amazon CloudWatch.
Classic in the field of DevOps, and provides a good overview of the principles and practices of DevOps.
General introduction to operating systems. It is useful for understanding the fundamentals of operating systems, which are relevant for understanding monitoring.
General introduction to computer networks. It is useful for understanding the fundamentals of computer networks, which are relevant for understanding monitoring.
A quick-start guide to Amazon CloudWatch, covering the basics of setup and configuration.
This textbook offers a theoretical background on cloud computing. It provides a good foundation for understanding the concepts behind CloudWatch.

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