AWS Direct Connect adds CloudWatch metrics for BGP monitoring
Amazon CloudWatch ยท 2026-03-30
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Technical Details
| Regions | all |
|---|---|
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your monitoring setup to include the new CloudWatch metrics for BGP session health and route counts to proactively manage network issues and reduce toil.
For Platform Teams
Integrate the new CloudWatch metrics for BGP monitoring into your platform to provide enhanced network visibility and simplify operations for multi-region and disaster recovery architectures.
For Executives
Evaluate the new CloudWatch metrics for BGP monitoring to improve network visibility and reduce mean time to detect issues, enhancing overall hybrid cloud connectivity management.
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