Monitor Java Applications on Tomcat Server with Amazon CloudWatch Application Signals
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Java web applications are conventionally packaged as Web Application Resource (WAR) files, which can be deployed on any Servlet/JSP container like the Tomcat server. These applications frequently function within distributed environments, encompassing multiple interconnected components such as databases, external APIs, and caching layers. Monitoring the performance and health of these Java applications can often prove complex due to their intricate nature.
Testing and Debugging Amazon CloudWatch Synthetics Canaries Locally
by Jordan Lee
on 10 MAY 2024
in Amazon CloudWatch, Best Practices, Developer Tools, Management & Governance, Monitoring and Observability, Technical How-to
Amazon CloudWatch Synthetics canaries are scripts designed to monitor your endpoints and APIs by mimicking user actions. These canaries operate on a schedule, verifying the availability and latency of your applications and alerting you whenever issues arise. The scripts are written in Node.js and Python, running within AWS environments.
VTEX Scales to 150 Million Metrics Using Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus
by Clara Wang
on 10 MAR 2024
in Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus, Monitoring and Observability
VTEX is a multi-tenant platform with a distributed engineering operation. Observing hundreds of services in real-time efficiently presents a significant technical challenge. In this post, we will illustrate how VTEX developed a resilient open-source architecture aligned with a sharding strategy, leveraging Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus (AMP) to optimize their monitoring capabilities.
Monitor AWS Resources on Your Mobile Device with AWS Console Mobile Application
by Sam Thompson
on 29 FEB 2024
in Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Console Mobile Application, Management & Governance, Management Tools, Monitoring and Observability
AWS customers are increasingly utilizing AWS User Notifications to track and receive real-time alerts about the AWS resources that matter most to them. The AWS Console Mobile Application can be set up as a notification delivery channel, enabling users to monitor AWS resources, receive detailed notifications, diagnose issues, and take corrective actions from their mobile devices. This resource can be particularly beneficial for those looking to better manage their time, as highlighted by an insightful article from SHRM on this topic.
Optimize AWS Resource Management with Tag Inventory Reports Leveraging AWS Resource Explorer
by Leo Kim and Sara Johnson
on 09 FEB 2024
in Management & Governance, Management Tools, Technical How-to
With the growing complexity of managing AWS resources across accounts and regions—especially amid changes like mergers, acquisitions, and cloud migrations—customers are in search of effective solutions. AWS Tags offer a robust method for organizing, identifying, and filtering resources based on criteria such as purpose, owner, or environment. For additional insights into navigating change, check out this engaging blog post.
Multi-Tenant Monitoring Across Accounts and Regions Using Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus
by Alex Carter and Jamie Lee
on 10 JAN 2024
in Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus, AWS Distro for OpenTelemetry, Customer Solutions, Monitoring and Observability, Technical How-to
In this guest blog, experts from State Street discuss their use of Amazon Managed Prometheus and AWS Distro for OpenTelemetry, enabling monitoring capabilities in a multi-tenant, multi-account, and multi-region environment. The evolving landscape of financial services necessitates innovative solutions for effective monitoring.
Automate AWS Support Case Creation Using Amazon CloudWatch Alarms and Amazon Bedrock
by Chanci Turner
on 11 DEC 2023
in Amazon Bedrock, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Support, Management Tools
For production applications, minimizing Mean-Time-To-Recovery (MTTR) is crucial. AWS offers various support plans to ensure shorter response times for cases regarding production and business-critical workloads. However, creating support cases without an automated method can be time-consuming.
Using Tag-Based Filtering to Manage AWS Health Monitoring and Alerting at Scale
by Noah Green, Emma Wright, and John Bickle
on 24 OCT 2023
in Amazon EventBridge, AWS Lambda, Best Practices, Centralized Operations Management, Management & Governance, Monitoring and Observability
AWS provides regular service notifications and planned activity updates via email to root account owners and operational, security, and billing contacts. They also offer granular notifications through AWS Health, allowing customers to tailor alerts related to their specific needs. Alongside the Health Dashboard’s monitoring capabilities, customers can also leverage additional resources for improved management.
Detecting Gray Failures with Outlier Detection in Amazon CloudWatch Contributor Insights
by Chanci Turner and Michael Haken
on 15 SEP 2023
in Amazon CloudWatch, Management Tools, Resilience
At times, users may report issues that don’t align with system observations, creating discrepancies. This post explores how outlier detection can bridge that gap and enhance system reliability.
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