Introduction¶
Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus (AMP) is a fully managed monitoring service that enables users to monitor and analyze operational metrics at scale. It is built on top of the popular open-source project, Prometheus, and offers seamless integration with various AWS services such as Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). With the recent update, AMP now supports customer managed keys defined in AWS Key Management Service (KMS) to encrypt data residing in workspaces. This guide will explore the features and capabilities of AMP and provide insights on using customer managed KMS keys for enhanced data security.
Table of Contents¶
- Getting Started with Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus
- Overview of Prometheus and AMP
- Setting up an AMP Workspace
- Exploring the Prometheus Query Language
- Leveraging Customer Managed KMS Keys for Enhanced Security
- Introduction to AWS Key Management Service (KMS)
- Benefits of Using Customer Managed Keys
- Enabling Encryption with Customer Managed KMS Keys in AMP
- Key Rotation and Management Best Practices
- Integration with Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)
- Monitoring EKS Cluster Metrics with AMP
- Configuring Prometheus Scraping and Alerting Rules for EKS
- Scaling and Auto-discovery of Prometheus Targets in EKS
- Advanced Monitoring and Alerting Techniques
- Customizing Prometheus Configuration in AMP
- Creating Custom Metrics and Alerts
- Leveraging Grafana for Data Visualization and Dashboards
- Best Practices for Operating Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus
- Managing AMP Workspaces and Data Retention
- Performance Optimization and Cost Management
- Applying Security and Access Controls in AMP
- Monitoring Beyond EKS: Extend AMP to Other AWS Services
- Monitoring AWS Lambda Functions with AMP
- Monitoring Amazon RDS Databases with AMP
- Monitoring AWS Fargate Containers with AMP
- Troubleshooting and Debugging in Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus
- Analyzing Query Performance and Optimization
- Addressing Common Prometheus and AMP Issues
- Utilizing CloudWatch Logs for Log Analysis
1. Getting Started with Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus¶
Overview of Prometheus and AMP¶
Prometheus is an open-source monitoring and alerting tool widely used in Cloud Native Computing environments. It provides powerful querying capabilities and a flexible data model, making it suitable for monitoring various infrastructure components. AMP, on the other hand, is a fully managed service that simplifies the deployment and operation of Prometheus. This section will provide an overview of Prometheus and AMP and guide you through the initial setup of an AMP workspace.
Setting up an AMP Workspace¶
Before diving into the capabilities of AMP, it is essential to set up your own workspace. This section will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating an AMP workspace, configuring data sources, and managing access controls. You will learn how to define data retention policies and explore the various options for exporting and accessing metrics.
Exploring the Prometheus Query Language¶
PromQL, the Prometheus Query Language, is a powerful tool for querying and analyzing metrics in Prometheus. In this section, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of PromQL syntax, functions, and operators. You will also learn how to create complex queries and leverage PromQL in creating alerts and dashboards.
2. Leveraging Customer Managed KMS Keys for Enhanced Security¶
Introduction to AWS Key Management Service (KMS)¶
AWS Key Management Service (KMS) is a fully managed service that enables you to create and control encryption keys. This section will introduce you to KMS and explain its role in securing data in AMP. You will learn about the different types of keys supported by KMS and explore best practices for key management.
Benefits of Using Customer Managed Keys¶
Using customer managed keys adds an extra layer of security to your AMP workspaces. In this section, we will discuss the benefits of customer managed keys, including improved control over key rotation, granular access controls, and compliance with data sovereignty requirements. You will also learn about the performance implications of using customer managed keys and considerations for key sizing.
Enabling Encryption with Customer Managed KMS Keys in AMP¶
Enabling encryption with customer managed KMS keys in AMP is a straightforward process. This section will guide you through the steps required to configure encryption settings for your workspace. You will learn how to associate a KMS key with your AMP workspace and configure IAM roles for access. Additionally, you will understand how to monitor and audit your encryption configuration.
Key Rotation and Management Best Practices¶
Rotating keys is crucial for maintaining the security of your encrypted data. In this section, we will discuss best practices for key rotation and management in AMP. You will understand the impact of key rotation on metrics and alerts and learn how to implement automated key rotation. We will also cover key recovery and revocation procedures.
3. Integration with Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)¶
Monitoring EKS Cluster Metrics with AMP¶
EKS is a popular managed Kubernetes service provided by AWS. This section will explain how to leverage AMP to monitor EKS cluster metrics effectively. You will learn about the different metrics available in EKS and how to configure scraping and alerting rules specific to your EKS clusters. This section will also provide guidance on optimizing resource consumption for EKS monitoring.
Configuring Prometheus Scraping and Alerting Rules for EKS¶
Prometheus integration with EKS requires defining appropriate scraping and alerting rules. In this section, you will gain insights into configuring Prometheus to scrape metrics from the EKS cluster. You will also learn how to create powerful alerting rules to detect and respond to critical events. We will explore methods for customizing and fine-tuning alerts for your specific EKS use cases.
Scaling and Auto-discovery of Prometheus Targets in EKS¶
Scaling Prometheus in an EKS environment can be challenging, especially when dealing with dynamically changing targets. This section will guide you through the process of configuring auto-discovery for Prometheus targets in EKS. You will understand how to leverage Kubernetes Service Discovery and other techniques to ensure seamless scaling of your monitoring infrastructure.
4. Advanced Monitoring and Alerting Techniques¶
Customizing Prometheus Configuration in AMP¶
AMP provides flexibility in customizing Prometheus configurations to suit your specific monitoring requirements. This section will explore advanced configuration options such as remote storage, alerting rules customization, and scrape interval tuning. You will learn how to fine-tune Prometheus to optimize performance and resource utilization.
Creating Custom Metrics and Alerts¶
In addition to the built-in metrics, AMP enables you to create custom metrics and alerts. This section will provide a step-by-step guide on defining custom metrics and incorporating them into your monitoring setup. You will also learn how to create and configure custom alerts to detect specific events or anomalies. AMP’s integration with CloudWatch will be covered to provide insights on using custom metrics in conjunction with other AWS services.
Leveraging Grafana for Data Visualization and Dashboards¶
Grafana is a popular data visualization tool that integrates seamlessly with Prometheus and AMP. In this section, you will learn how to set up and configure Grafana to create interactive dashboards using data sourced from Prometheus. We will explore various visualization options, including graphs, tables, and alerts.
5. Best Practices for Operating Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus¶
Managing AMP Workspaces and Data Retention¶
Efficient management of AMP workspaces and data retention policies is essential for optimal performance and cost management. In this section, we will discuss best practices for organizing workspaces, setting appropriate retention periods, and managing metrics storage. You will learn how to categorize workspaces, optimize data storage, and leverage AMP’s built-in data retention capabilities.
Performance Optimization and Cost Management¶
Monitoring at scale requires careful consideration of performance optimization and cost management. This section will provide insights into optimizing query performance, reducing storage costs, and efficiently utilizing AMP resources. You will learn about techniques such as federation, bucketing, and downsampling to improve performance and minimize costs.
Applying Security and Access Controls in AMP¶
Securing access to your AMP workspaces is crucial to protect sensitive data. This section will guide you through best practices for applying security controls and access management in AMP. You will learn about IAM roles, policies, and permissions required for various user roles. We will also discuss encryption in transit and other security considerations.
6. Monitoring Beyond EKS: Extend AMP to Other AWS Services¶
Monitoring AWS Lambda Functions with AMP¶
AWS Lambda is a serverless compute service that requires effective monitoring. This section will demonstrate how to integrate AMP with AWS Lambda to monitor function invocations, error rates, and performance metrics. You will learn how to set up custom metrics and alerts for Lambda functions and leverage AMP’s capabilities in visualizing Lambda metrics.
Monitoring Amazon RDS Databases with AMP¶
Monitoring Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) instances is essential for maintaining database performance and availability. In this section, you will learn how to configure AMP to monitor RDS metrics such as CPU utilization, storage, and latency. You will also gain insights into creating custom dashboards and alerts for RDS databases.
Monitoring AWS Fargate Containers with AMP¶
AWS Fargate eliminates the need for managing container orchestration infrastructure, making monitoring critical. This section will explain how to extend AMP’s monitoring capabilities to AWS Fargate containers. You will learn how to configure AMP to scrape container metrics and set up alerting rules for scaling, resource utilization, and failure detection.
7. Troubleshooting and Debugging in Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus¶
Analyzing Query Performance and Optimization¶
When dealing with large-scale monitoring, analyzing query performance is vital to identify bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization. In this section, you will learn techniques for analyzing PromQL query performance and identifying performance issues. You will also gain insights into optimizing queries and reducing latency.
Addressing Common Prometheus and AMP Issues¶
Prometheus and AMP can encounter common issues related to data collection, storage, and query execution. This section will explore common issues faced by users and provide troubleshooting steps to resolve them. You will learn how to identify and address issues such as missing metrics, storage overload, and misconfiguration.
Utilizing CloudWatch Logs for Log Analysis¶
CloudWatch Logs provide valuable insights into application and infrastructure logs. This section will demonstrate how to integrate CloudWatch Logs with Prometheus and AMP for log analysis. You will learn how to configure log scraping, define log-based metrics, and create alerts based on log events. Additionally, we will explore methods for exporting log data to external storage solutions.
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