This chapter provides a comprehensive exploration of Amazon Web
Services (AWS) monitoring. It focuses on AWS CloudWatch and associated logs,
covering various aspects in detail. The chapter includes step-by-step instructions for
setting up CloudWatch alarms, working with CloudWatch logs, and monitoring
CloudTrail. Furthermore, the chapter delves into the AWS health check feature,
providing a deeper understanding of its significance. It highlights the importance of
both private health checks and the Service Health Dashboard, emphasizing their role in
ensuring system reliability and performance. By studying AWS monitoring tools and
features, readers gain insights into effectively monitoring their AWS resources and
applications. This chapter serves as a valuable resource for understanding and
implementing CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS health checks, enabling users to
maintain a proactive and robust monitoring approach within the AWS environment.
Keywords: Cloud watch, Cloud trail, Health check, Logs, Monitoring, Private health checks, Service health dashboard.
