Correct Answer: 15 months (with varying retention based on granularity)
CloudWatch maintains metric history for 15 months, though data is aggregated over time (e.g., 1-second data is only kept for 3 hours)....
Correct Answer
15 months (with varying retention based on granularity)
Why This Answer Is Correct
CloudWatch maintains metric history for 15 months, though data is aggregated over time (e.g., 1-second data is only kept for 3 hours).
This question evaluates your knowledge of Amazon CloudWatch — a core concept tested in AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03). Understanding Amazon CloudWatch is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.
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