Discover top AWS monitoring tools, including native, open-source, and third-party solutions, with best practices to optimize performance.

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The post explores AWS monitoring tools and best practices for optimizing performance in complex, distributed systems. It covers native tools like CloudWatch, open-source options like OpenTelemetry, and third-party tools for comprehensive infrastructure monitoring. The article also outlines the AWS observability approach, focusing on metrics, logs, and traces, and highlights the importance of aligning observability strategies with AWS's Shared Responsibility Model.

Top 19 AWS Monitoring Tools & 8 Best Practices for 2025