Monitoring Overview
| S.no | Service | Page |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AWS CloudWatch | AWS CloudWatch |
| 2 | AWS CloudTrail | AWS CloudTrail |
| 3 | AWS Config | AWS Config |
| 4 | AWS EventBridge | AWS EventBridge |
Monitoring vs. Audit (with AWS Services & Key Metrics)¶
1. Monitoring¶
Definition: Monitoring is the real-time tracking of system health, performance, and security to detect issues and optimize operations.
Purpose:
- Ensure availability and performance of applications and infrastructure.
- Detect failures or performance bottlenecks.
- Provide insights for auto-scaling and optimization.
AWS Services for Monitoring:
- Amazon CloudWatch – Collects metrics, logs, and sets alerts.
- AWS X-Ray – Traces application requests to detect latency issues.
- Amazon CloudWatch Logs – Stores and analyzes log data.
2. Audit¶
Definition: Auditing is the periodic review of logs, configurations, and access history to ensure compliance, security, and accountability.
Purpose:
- Maintain compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Track changes in AWS resources.
- Investigate security incidents and unauthorized access.
AWS Services for Audit:
- AWS CloudTrail – Logs all API actions in AWS for security analysis.
- AWS Config – Monitors changes in AWS resources and ensures compliance.
- Amazon GuardDuty – Uses AI to detect security threats.
Key Metrics & AWS Services¶
| Metric Type | Key Metrics | AWS Service |
|---|---|---|
| System Metrics | CPU, Memory, Disk, Network | CloudWatch |
| Application | Response Time, Errors, Throughput | X-Ray, CloudWatch Logs |
| Security | Failed Logins, Intrusions, Firewall Logs | CloudTrail, GuardDuty |
| Compliance | Resource Changes, Policy Violations | AWS Config |
| Business | Revenue, Churn Rate, API Usage | AWS Cost Explorer, CloudWatch |
Both monitoring and auditing are essential for maintaining a secure, efficient, and compliant cloud environment. Let me know if you need guidance on setting up these AWS services! 🚀