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Networking on AWS - Part 5

In the previous parts, we discussed the basics of networking on AWS, setting up and configuring a VPC on AWS, advanced networking concepts on AWS, and some best practices for networking on AWS. In this part, we will take a closer look at monitoring and troubleshooting networking on AWS.

Monitoring Networking on AWS

To monitor networking on AWS, you can use various tools such as CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, and third-party monitoring tools.

CloudWatch allows you to monitor your VPCs, subnets, and instances. You can use CloudWatch to monitor metrics such as CPU utilization, network traffic, and disk usage.

VPC Flow Logs allow you to capture information about the traffic flowing in and out of your VPC. You can use VPC Flow Logs for troubleshooting, security analysis, and performance analysis.

Third-party monitoring tools such as Datadog, New Relic, and Nagios can also be used to monitor networking on AWS.

Troubleshooting Networking on AWS

To troubleshoot networking on AWS, you can use various tools such as CloudWatch Logs, VPC Flow Logs, and Network Performance Insights.

CloudWatch Logs allows you to monitor and troubleshoot issues with your VPCs, subnets, and instances. You can use CloudWatch Logs to capture logs and metrics from your instances and analyze them to identify issues.

VPC Flow Logs allow you to troubleshoot issues with your VPCs, subnets, and instances. You can use VPC Flow Logs to identify issues with network traffic, such as dropped packets and rejected connections.

Network Performance Insights allows you to troubleshoot issues with your network performance. You can use Network Performance Insights to identify issues with latency and packet loss.

Conclusion

In conclusion, monitoring and troubleshooting networking on AWS are essential to ensure that your deployment is secure, reliable, and performant. By using tools such as CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, and third-party monitoring tools, you can monitor your deployment and identify issues quickly.

By using tools such as CloudWatch Logs, VPC Flow Logs, and Network Performance Insights, you can troubleshoot issues with your VPCs, subnets, and instances, and ensure that your deployment remains secure and compliant with industry standards.

It is also essential to keep up-to-date with the latest features and best practices on AWS to ensure that your deployment remains secure and compliant with industry standards. By following these best practices, you can create a highly available and secure architecture for your applications on AWS.

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