Chapter 9: Cloud Monitoring and Management
Introduction Cloud computing has revolutionized the way organizations deploy, manage, and scale IT infrastructure. However, the dynamic and elastic nature of cloud services also presents new challenges in terms of monitoring performance, identifying issues, optimizing costs, and ensuring continuous availability . Effective cloud monitoring and management ensures that cloud environments meet performance, reliability, and cost expectations. This chapter explores the critical elements of cloud monitoring, including performance tracking, troubleshooting , and cost optimization strategies , essential for maintaining an efficient and resilient cloud infrastructure. 9.1 Cloud Monitoring: An Overview Cloud monitoring involves the continuous observation of cloud-based resources, services, and applications to track their performance, availability, and security. Monitoring tools collect metrics, logs, and traces, which are then analyzed to ensure optimal operation and identify...