This course covers AWS analytics and monitoring services, providing you with the skills to use data for better decision-making and performance improvement. You'll start with Amazon Athena, Kinesis, and OpenSearch to learn real-time data analysis and visualization without managing infrastructure. You'll then learn root cause analysis and code instrumentation using Amazon CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, and CloudTrail to monitor, debug, and optimize applications. By the end, you'll have the skills to use AWS services to improve application performance ensure reliability.
AWS Developer: Unit 5
AWS Developer: Unit 5
This course is part of AWS Developer Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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Intermediate level
Recommended experience
2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Utilize Amazon Athena, Kinesis, and OpenSearch for real-time data analytics and insights.
Conduct root cause analysis and code instrumentation with Amazon CloudWatch and AWS X-Ray.
Enhance application performance and reliability through effective monitoring and debugging.
Implement governance and compliance auditing using AWS CloudTrail.
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July 2025
Assessments
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Taught in English
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This course is part of the AWS Developer Specialization
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There is 1 module in this course
This module covers the topics of troubleshooting and optimization within the AWS Developer Associate Certification. This essential part of the curriculum equips you with the tools and techniques necessary for effective problem-solving and performance optimization within the AWS environment. You'll begin by discussing root cause analysis and code instrumentation services in AWS, learning how to pinpoint and address issues that could impact your application's performance or reliability. Additionally, you'll delve into AWS's powerful analytics services, such as Athena, Kinesis, and the OpenSearch service, to understand how they can provide insights into your applications and enhance their performance.
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