What is the difference between 'Standard' and 'High-Resolution' metrics in Amazon CloudWatch?

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Correct Answer: Standard has 1-minute granularity; High-Resolution has a granularity of up to 1 second

High-resolution metrics provide more granular data for sensitive monitoring needs, up to 1-second intervals....

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What is the difference between 'Standard' and 'High-Resolution' metrics in Amazon CloudWatch?

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Standard has 1-minute granularity; High-Resolution has a granularity of up to 1 second

Why This Answer Is Correct

High-resolution metrics provide more granular data for sensitive monitoring needs, up to 1-second intervals.

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