Monitoring Cloud Infrastructure: Using AWS Cloud Watch, Nagios, and Splunk for Real-Time Insights

Abstract

This article examines the importance of cloud infrastructure monitoring and how AWS CloudWatch, Nagios, and Splunk can support it. Because cloud services are flexible, scalable, and affordable, they are necessary for businesses today. Because most organizations now rely on the cloud, keeping cloud resources performing, available, and secure is more important than ever. Following cloud infrastructure in real-time helps manage the system before issues reach users. The article examines the features, strengths, and limitations of each tool. AWS CloudWatch provides all AWS users with detailed monitoring of their resources and services. Because it is open-source, Nagios can be fitted to your needs and is suitable for mixing different types of infrastructure. Splunk is especially good at analyzing data live, applying machine learning to make predictions, and managing an extensive collection of log files. The author explains the differences between the tools so readers can select the most suitable fit for their cloud services. In addition, it explains how best practices and future trends in the cloud industry depend on active monitoring, which requires more AI-assisted tools. By knowing what each tool is best for and following the proper monitoring plan, businesses guarantee the dependability, security, and efficiency of cloud computing.