Configuration

AWS CloudMetrics setting

Before using the FusionReactor AWS CloudWatch Metrics system, some configuration is required.

To configure: 

1. Navigate to Metrics > AWS CloudWatch Metrics.

2. Click the Configure button at the top of the page.

Name	Description / Value
AWS Access Key	The AWS Access Key of a user or IAM identity under which metrics will be pushed to CloudWatch.
AWS Secret Key	The Secret Key corresponding to the Access Key above.
AWS Region	The AWS region where CloudWatch metrics will be sent.
AWS Namespace	The CloudWatch namespace under which metrics will be organized. See note below for guidance.
AWS Dimensions	The default set of AWS dimensions that will be applied to metrics in the CloudMetrics page.
Send Stale Data	Determines whether stale datapoints (JMX metrics that haven’t updated in the last minute) are sent using their previous value.
AWS CloudWatch Active	Master switch to enable or disable the metrics shipping system entirely.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with AWS CloudMetrics, follow these steps:

1. Verify Configuration:

   • Ensure the configuration form is filled out correctly.
   • Remove any trailing spaces from fields, as these can cause errors.

2. Check AWS Permissions:

   • The user, IAM identity, or role associated with the AWS Access Key must have permission to write CloudWatch metrics.
   • Ensure the necessary AWS permission is granted:

    {
        "Version": "2012-10-17",
        "Statement": [
            {
                "Sid": "Stmt1493894646000",
                "Effect": "Allow",
                "Action": [
                    "cloudwatch:PutMetricData"
                ],
                "Resource": [
                    "*"
                ]
            }
        ]
    }

Learn more

For further information go to log file plugin-fusionreactor-cloudwatch-plugin-0.log.

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