Why AWS X-Ray?
AWS X-Ray makes it possible for you to monitor, trace and visualize activity across multiple application touchpoints.
In this lesson we will:
- Introduce the AWS X-Ray service and the functionality that it provides.
- Explain the functions of the AWS X-Ray service and how to use AWS X-Ray with other AWS services.
- Demonstrate how to use the AWS X-Ray Console - highlighting key areas such as the Service Map and Tracing windows
- Demonstrate how to implement a Docker-based Node.js application using the AWS X-ray SDK.
This is an intermediate-level lesson aimed at AWS professionals looking to learn how to use this important new AWS service in real-world deployments.
The demo/build files for this lesson are available here.
Jeremy is a Content Lead Architect and DevOps SME here at Cloud Academy where he specializes in developing DevOps technical training documentation.
He has a strong background in software engineering, and has been coding with various languages, frameworks, and systems for the past 25+ years. In recent times, Jeremy has been focused on DevOps, Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Security, Kubernetes, and Machine Learning.
Jeremy holds professional certifications for AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, Kubernetes (CKA, CKAD, CKS).