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AWS Lambda

Overview​

AWS Lambda is a popular serverless computing platform that allows you to run code without provisioning or managing servers. Upwind integrates with AWS Lambda to enhance the monitoring capabilities for your Lambda functions.

Components​

The following table lists the Upwind components and their roles in an AWS Lambda deployment:

Upwind Lambda TracerThe Upwind Lambda Tracer is an AWS Lambda extension that monitors network and process activity within your Lambda execution environment.
Upwind Cluster Manager(Optional, VPC-connected functions only) Collects and processes data from the Upwind Lambda Tracer extension running in your AWS Lambda functions and communicates with the Upwind platform.

Deployment models​

There are two deployment models available for the Upwind Lambda Tracer, with and without an Upwind Cluster Manager:

  • Without Upwind Cluster Manager: The Upwind Lambda Tracer extension will communicate directly with the Upwind platform
  • With Upwind Cluster Manager: The Upwind Lambda Tracer extension will communicate with an Upwind Cluster Manager running in the same VPC. The Upwind Cluster Manager will communicate with the Upwind platform.
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The Cluster Manager deployment model only supports VPC-connected Lambda functions.

Installation​

Follow the instrumentation guide to instrument Lambda functions with the Upwind Lambda Tracer.

Upwind Cluster Manager deployment model​

In order to set up the Upwind Cluster Manager deployment model you must first install the Upwind Cluster Manager, and then instrument Lambda functions with the Upwind Lambda Tracer.