AWS - CloudWatch
You created a CloudWatch alarm but it never changes state even when the metric exceeds the threshold. What could be the issue?
You created a CloudWatch alarm but it never changes state even when the metric exceeds the threshold. What could be the issue?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Check alarm configuration
If the alarm monitors the wrong metric, it won't detect threshold breaches.Step 2: Understand why other options are less likely
Low threshold would cause more triggers, notifications don't affect state changes, region mismatch usually causes errors.Final Answer:
The alarm is set to monitor the wrong metric -> Option CQuick Check:
Wrong metric monitored = No state change [OK]
Quick Trick: Verify metric name matches what you want to monitor [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Assuming notifications affect alarm state
- Thinking low threshold prevents alarms
- Ignoring region mismatch errors
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