When developing an observability strategy for AWS containers, Splunk’s guide recommends choosing interoperable monitoring tools that unify telemetry across your cloud-native stack. Use lightweight agents for automatic container discovery to reduce mean time to repair. Collect comprehensive metrics, logs, and traces for holistic visibility, and implement real-time monitoring with scalable streaming architectures. Focus on user experience through Real User Monitoring and automate alerts using AWS tools like Enhanced Container Insights. Balancing cost and performance ensures efficient, scalable observability that enhances reliability and security.

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