New Relic: Optimizing Cloud Performance Training Course

Introduction to New Relic

• Summary of New Relic platform capabilities
• The function of New Relic within observability frameworks
• Procedures for establishing a New Relic account for government entities

New Relic for AWS Lambda

• Overview of AWS Lambda function architecture
• Monitoring strategies for Lambda functions using New Relic
• Analysis and interpretation of Lambda performance metrics
• Troubleshooting procedures for common Lambda operational issues

New Relic and Docker

• Core principles of Docker and containerization technology
• Configuration of New Relic monitoring for Docker containers
• Operational best practices for monitoring containerized applications in federal environments

Microservices Architecture

• Foundational concepts of microservices design
• Evaluation of advantages and challenges associated with microservices in contemporary systems
• Deployment of New Relic tools for microservices monitoring

Implementing Observability

• Essential principles of observability standards
• Execution of observability initiatives utilizing New Relic infrastructure
• Strategies for managing and mitigating alert fatigue within operational teams

Advanced New Relic Features

• Custom instrumentation protocols for complex application environments
• Configuration and administration of alerts and notification systems
• Application of New Relic APM, Infrastructure monitoring, and Insights capabilities

Hands-On Lab

• Practical exercises focused on AWS Lambda and Docker monitoring techniques
• Development of custom dashboards for microservices oversight
• Simulation and resolution of outages or performance anomalies

Summary and Next Steps