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AWS UI Operations

Managing AWS resources through the console

This article will guide you through using the AWS Management Console to perform various operations, focusing on viewing logs and troubleshooting in CloudWatch.

Monitoring and Debugging

CloudWatch is a central monitoring and management service for AWS. To view logs:

  1. Open the AWS Management Console and navigate to CloudWatch.
  2. Select "Logs" from the left navigation pane.
  3. Choose the log group containing the logs you want to view.
  4. Select the relevant log stream.
  5. The log events will be displayed.

Do You Know?

CloudWatch offers powerful features like log filtering, metrics, and dashboards for advanced log analysis.

When executions fail, CloudWatch logs often contain critical information. To debug:

  1. Identify the failed execution.
  2. Locate the corresponding log group and stream in CloudWatch.
  3. Examine the log events for error messages, exceptions, or unusual behavior.
  4. Use CloudWatch's search and filtering capabilities to pinpoint the issue.
  5. Refer to AWS documentation for troubleshooting specific services.

Avoid This

Don't ignore error messages in CloudWatch logs. They are crucial for resolving problems.

Important Note

Regularly review CloudWatch logs to proactively identify and address potential issues.

Summary

  • Using the AWS UI provides a user-friendly approach to managing resources and viewing logs.
  • CloudWatch is the central location for monitoring logs and debugging issues.
  • Careful examination of error messages in CloudWatch is vital for effective troubleshooting.

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