Domain Coverage: Monitoring, Logging, and Remediation (22% of exam)
Learn AWS monitoring services to maintain visibility into your infrastructure and applications through hands-on practice with the CloudMart e-commerce platform.
Start with detailed notes covering all exam topics and real-world scenarios:
| Service | What You'll Master | Exam Weight |
|---|---|---|
| CloudWatch Metrics | Monitor infrastructure performance with time-series data | High |
| CloudWatch Logs | Centralize and analyze application and system logs | High |
| CloudWatch Alarms | Set up automated alerts and responses to threshold breaches | High |
| CloudTrail | Audit API calls and track user activities across AWS | Medium |
| AWS Config | Monitor configuration compliance and detect drift | Medium |
| EventBridge | Create event-driven automation and integrations | Medium |
| Systems Manager | Manage and automate operational tasks at scale | Medium |
| X-Ray | Trace application performance and debug issues | Low |
💡 The CloudMart Story: Follow CloudMart's journey from startup through enterprise. Each lab builds on the previous ones - don't skip any labs as they're connected by a continuous story.
Complete these labs in order to build real AWS monitoring infrastructure:
| Lab | CloudMart Milestone | What You'll Build | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-cost-and-billing-monitoring | Account Setup | Cost monitoring & budget alerts | 20-30min | Free |
| 02-cloudwatch-metrics-dashboard | First Server | Infrastructure monitoring & custom metrics | 30-40min | Free |
| 03-cloudwatch-logs-centralization | Log Analytics | Centralized logging & log-based metrics | 25-35min | Free |
| 04-cloudwatch-alarms-automation | Proactive Monitoring | Intelligent alerts & auto-recovery | 35-45min | Free |
| 05-cloudtrail-audit-logging | Security & Compliance | API audit logging & security monitoring | 30-40min | Free |
| 06-config-compliance-monitoring | Compliance Phase | Resource compliance & drift detection | 40-50min | ~$2-5 |
| 07-eventbridge-event-automation | Event Automation | Automated responses to AWS events | 45-60min | ~$1-3 |
| 08-systems-manager-basic | Remote Access | Session Manager & Run Command | 30-40min | ~$1-2 |
| 09-systems-manager-advanced | Operations Management | Patch management & automation | 40-50min | ~$2-3 |
| 10-xray-basic-tracing | Performance Foundation | Basic application tracing & service maps | 30-45min | Free |
| 11-xray-advanced-performance | Performance Analytics | Advanced tracing & optimization | 45-60min | Free |
Practice exam-style questions: Practice Questions
Use the Monitoring Cheatsheet for rapid review of all services, key concepts, and exam tips. Perfect for final review before the exam.
- Free Labs: 1-5 + 10-11 (7 out of 11 labs completely free)
- Paid Labs: 6-9 use minimal resources (~$8-18 total for entire chapter)
- Cost Updates: AWS pricing changes frequently - check each lab for current estimates
Recommended Path:
- Start with the notes - CloudWatch Metrics provides the foundation
- Follow the lab sequence - Begin with Lab 1 and complete in order
- Test yourself - Use practice questions after completing labs
- Final review - Use the cheatsheet before taking the exam