Simplified observability with New Relic and Amazon EC2 Image Builder

AWS EC2 Image Builder significantly simplifies the historically complex task of managing virtual machine and container images by providing a streamlined, automated process for both AWS and on-premises environments. The integration of New Relic support with EC2 Image Builder enhances this process, as it automatically installs the New Relic agent for telemetry collection, eliminating manual installation steps and allowing users to focus on core metrics. This integration, accessible via the Amazon marketplace, leverages AWS Secrets Manager to store necessary credentials, ensuring that all new instances have the New Relic infrastructure agent set up from the onset. This collaboration between AWS and New Relic aims to simplify observability practices and improve configuration efficiency, offering a more seamless experience for managing and monitoring EC2 instances.