Tools for collecting Amazon EKS metrics

In this article, we discuss methods to access and view EKS cluster metrics. These metrics are categorized into three groups: Kubernetes cluster state metrics, resource metrics at the node and container level, and AWS service metrics. The article provides detailed instructions on how to use kubectl commands and Kubernetes Dashboard for monitoring purposes. It also explains how to monitor AWS services using CloudWatch. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of a dedicated monitoring service that can aggregate metrics from all sources and provide comprehensive visibility into your cluster's performance.