• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

In this challenge, you will configure the CloudWatch agent to collect metrics and logs for a website. First, you will verify that the web server is running, and then you will connect to the console of the Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) instance by using EC2 Instance Connect. Next, you will configure the CloudWatch agent on the web server. Finally, you will review the CloudWatch metrics and logs. Note: Once you begin the challenge lab, you will not be able to pause, save, or exit and then return to your challenge lab. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge lab before you start.

Learning Objectives

In this challenge, you will configure the CloudWatch agent to collect metrics and logs for a website. First, you will verify that the web server is running, and then you will connect to the console of the Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) instance by using EC2 Instance Connect. Next, you will configure the CloudWatch agent on the web server. Finally, you will review the CloudWatch metrics and logs. Note: Once you begin the challenge lab, you will not be able to pause, save, or exit and then return to your challenge lab. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge lab before you start.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.