Guardians of the Cloud: A Survey on Cloud Monitoring Architectures

Abstract: As cloud computing solidifies its place in modern technology, effective monitoring becomes paramount for optimizing performance and resource utilization. This paper conducts a comprehensive survey of cloud monitoring architectures, with a focus on Adaptive Monitoring Architecture (HSACMA), which has the capacity to balance monitoring capabilities and resource consumption across cloud layers. The exploration extends to Federated Architecture for Resource Management and Monitoring in Clouds (FEDARGOS-V1), offering a specialized approach to reconcile monitoring requirements in federated cloud infrastructures. Additionally, the survey takes into consideration the Cloud Monitor architecture, an innovative solution for independent cloud evaluations, showcasing its potential through preliminary results. The investigation culminates with a glance at the ElasticSearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK) stack, highlighting its versatility in log analysis for cloud environments. This survey illuminates the diverse landscape of cloud monitoring, resource management, and evaluation mechanisms, encapsulating both established paradigms and emerging trends.

Keywords: Cloud services, Monitoring, Log analysis, ELK stack