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Select a trigger from Amazon CloudWatch

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Amazon CloudWatch, a trigger could be "Alarm State Change."
A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from OpsGenie

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with OpsGenie, the action could be "Create Alert."
An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amazon CloudWatch + OpsGenie integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Amazon CloudWatch and OpsGenie

What is the first step to integrate Amazon CloudWatch with OpsGenie?

To begin integrating Amazon CloudWatch with OpsGenie, you'll first need an OpsGenie account. Then, navigate to the "API Integrations" section within OpsGenie and search for CloudWatch. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new integration.

How do we set up alerts in Amazon CloudWatch to trigger actions in OpsGenie?

In Amazon CloudWatch, you can set up alarms that monitor specific metrics or utilize logs for certain events. When these alarm conditions are met, you configure them to send notifications through Amazon SNS (Simple Notification Service), which then triggers actions configured in OpsGenie.

Can I test the integration between Amazon CloudWatch and OpsGenie?

Yes, you can test this integration by creating a test alarm in Amazon CloudWatch with criteria that is easy to trigger. Once you set it up with an SNS topic linked to your OpsGenie integration, confirm that the actions configured in OpsGenie activate as expected when the alarm goes off.

What kind of alerts can be sent from Amazon CloudWatch to OpsGenie?

You can send various types of alerts such as threshold breaches, sudden spikes or drops in metric values, and log pattern matches from Amazon CloudWatch directly to OpsGenie by correctly configuring alarms and SNS topics associated with these alerts.

Is it possible to customize alert messages from Amazon CloudWatch before they reach OpsGenie?

The messages originating from Amazon CloudWatch via SNS will contain default information about the alarm or condition triggered. You can customize these messages using AWS Lambda functions before they are sent through SNS topics for further processing by creating structured payloads that enrich alert data.

How do we manage alert noise when using Amazon CloudWatch with OpsGenie?

To manage alert noise, configure your alarms efficiently by setting appropriate thresholds and conditions within Amazon CloudWatch. In OpsGenie, use policies like automatic suppression or escalation policies based on urgency levels or deduplication settings to control unnecessary notifications.

Does authentication need special configuration when integrating these services?

The integration uses standard OAuth processes where needed. Ensure API keys used for connecting services are kept secure. Specific authentication between SNS and opsgenie's API endpoints must be ensured as defined in our detailed setup guide for secure communication.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

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