In this lab, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of how to automate monitoring of your AWS infrastructure using AWS Systems Manager and CloudWatch. The scenario involves a cloud services company, "InfraMetrics Inc.", that aims to improve the efficiency of their infrastructure monitoring processes. You will implement automation techniques to deploy monitoring agents, collect custom metrics, and set alarms. This lab focuses on integrating Systems Manager with CloudWatch for streamlined administration, using features like Parameter Store for configuration management, and State Manager for consistent deployment of monitoring agents across EC2 instances. You will also configure CloudWatch alarms and dashboards to provide insightful visualizations and notifications for operational metrics, ensuring high availability and maintaining optimal performance standards.
InfraMetrics Inc., a leading cloud services provider, requires an automated solution for monitoring their vast AWS infrastructure. They need to use AWS Systems Manager to deploy agents and collect metrics, while CloudWatch is essential for real-time monitoring and alerting to maintain their competitive advantage.
