Key metrics for EC2 monitoring

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) is a core component of the Amazon Web Services platform that provides scalable cloud-based computing capacity. EC2 instances allow users to increase or decrease resource capacity within minutes, and they can be launched in specific parts of the world to match regional demand. EC2 can be integrated into other AWS components and features, including Auto Scaling, which automatically launches or stops instances to meet the demand on your application. Monitoring key metrics such as disk I/O, network, CPU usage, status checks, and events is crucial for maintaining optimal performance of your EC2 infrastructure.