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AWS CloudWatch and application performance monitoring

• Use CloudWatch Container Insights to troubleshoot ECS, EKS

  Ensure container-based apps run properly in AWS with CloudWatch Container Insights. Discover how to set up and use this feature for detailed assessments of ECS or EKS workloads. Continue Reading

• Reduce AWS operational issues with OpsCenter

  Centralize operations on AWS with Systems Manager OpsCenter. Learn how to create OpsItems, connect them to AWS resources and solve operations issues in your AWS environment. Continue Reading

• How to use Athena to troubleshoot AWS operations issues

  Amazon Athena runs analysis against data stored in S3, where AWS admins can find a trove of ops data for troubleshooting and optimization. Use it on ELB, VPC and other services. Continue Reading

• AWS cost optimization options include native, DIY tools

  AWS Trusted Advisor monitors resources to help IT improve resource use and, ultimately, lower costs. Can you trust AWS to cut cloud costs? Or is a non-native tool better? Continue Reading

• Third-party monitoring tools reduce AWS lock-in, fill gaps

  AWS offers an intriguing suite of monitoring tools and capabilities, but many AWS users want a neutral tool that helps reduce lock-in, turning to third-party monitoring services. Continue Reading

• AWS backup and DR prevent workload disruptions

  Many enterprises are turning to AWS for its suite of disaster recovery tools and capabilities. Those enterprises must understand their application needs before constructing a DR architecture.Continue Reading

• Top five AWS application development tips of 2015

  Developers have a bevy of AWS app development options. Our SearchAWS.com experts tackled a variety of those topics, and these five tips struck a chord with our readers.Continue Reading

• Where AWS monitoring tools fall short

  AWS has a rich set of management APIs, automation tools and a central management console, but it doesn't provide end-to-end performance and troubleshooting data.Continue Reading

• Skipping AWS testing could lead to cloud failure

  Testing resources in AWS is relatively straightforward. Businesses must understand their vulnerabilities and the computing costs to resolve them.Continue Reading

• Police your public cloud with AWS CloudTrail

  Many AWS customers are unaware of the vast security options AWS CloudTrail provides. Use this native tool to meet your security and compliance needs.Continue Reading

• Use tools to measure, cut AWS costs

  Many companies migrate to the cloud for the cost benefit, but expenses can get out of hand quickly. Regain control of your budget with these tools.Continue Reading

• AWS logging tools provide extra security

  Those apprehensive of public cloud often cite a lack of security as a concern, but monitoring AWS with native and third-party tools can ease your mind.Continue Reading

• Boost application availability with AWS load balancing

  Load balancing AWS apps ensures availability and scalability. Using Auto Scaling in conjunction with AWS ELB takes disaster recovery a step further.Continue Reading

• Performance testing tools spoil app deployment surprises

  Pre-deployment testing is critical to maintain functionality. Developers can use AWS CloudWatch or other tools to measure KPIs and manage performance.Continue Reading

• No silver bullet for AWS performance, cost monitoring

  Cloud has created a complex IT environment that requires an arsenal of tools for monitoring infrastructure, application performance and costs.Continue Reading