Installing the infrastructure agent on AWS
Blog post from New Relic
Deploying the New Relic infrastructure monitoring agent on Amazon EC2 instances, particularly on Amazon Linux, can be a swift and straightforward process, allowing users to start receiving data within 60 seconds. The process involves launching an EC2 instance, configuring advanced details like User data with a script that includes the New Relic license key, and installing the agent using tools like AWS CloudFormation or automation tools. Users need to have both an AWS and a New Relic account to perform the setup, with the option of using Amazon Linux 2 for the demonstration. This method of deployment is highlighted as efficient, with the potential to launch and configure multiple instances in a matter of seconds, making it a practical choice for development, testing, or production environments seeking rapid infrastructure monitoring capabilities.