Cloud Observability: Cloudwatch vs. OpenTelemetry

Agenda:
Welcome and Networking 🤝
- Join us for some pre-event networking.
- Enjoy pizza 🍕 and refreshments while get-to-know fellow AWS enthusiasts.
- Kick off the meetup with a warm welcome and a brief introduction to the evening's exciting agenda.
Talk 1 - I Bet You Didn't Know That CloudWatch Can...

• Description: This talk will challenge common misconceptions about AWS CloudWatch and highlight its often-overlooked capabilities. I will provide a deep dive into CloudWatch, demonstrating why it deserves greater attention and consideration before committing to costly third-party observability solutions.
• Speaker: Tobias Schmidt

Freelance Fullstack Engineer 👨🏽‍💻 | Teaching AWS for the real world through bi-weekly newsletters 🌤️ 💌

Q&A and Networking Break 🤔
- Following the first talk, we'll have a short Q&A session.
- Feel free to ask questions and exchange ideas with your peers.
Talk 2 - OpenTelemetry & AWS Compute Services

• Description: In this talk we first provide an overview of OpenTelemetry, and then deep-dive in how to use OpenTelemetry to monitor Node.js running on AWS Lambda, Amazon ECS and Amazon EKS, including do's, dont's, caveats, footguns and a smattering of Infrastructure as Code. Many of the findings will also applicable to other programming languages through other OpenTelemetry SDKs.
• Speaker: Michele Mancioppi

Head of Product at Dash0

Closing Remarks 🙌
- As we conclude our meetup, we'll have some closing remarks and invite attendees to continue networking and discussions.
Important Information:
- This event is open to all AWS enthusiasts, from beginners to experts.
- Pizza and drinks will be provided to keep you fueled throughout the evening. 🍻
- Please RSVP to secure your spot, as space is limited.
- Don't forget to bring your questions, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn and connect with the DevOps community.
Join us at codecentric AG Karlsruhe for an evening of knowledge-sharing, networking, and delicious food. RSVP now to reserve your spot, and we look forward to seeing you there! 📅