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# [Trigger a CloudWatch Alarm using AWS CLI](https://towardsthecloud.hashnode.dev/aws-cli-trigger-cloudwatch-alarm?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn how to trigger or test an Amazon CloudWatch alarm using the AWS CLI \`set-alarm-state\` command to verify alarm actions like SNS notifications.

Nov 2, 2022 · 2 min read · towardsthecloud.hashnode.dev  
Updated Apr 2  
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Hi, 👋 my name is Danny. I’m an AWS Cloud Consultant who likes to build things in the Cloud. I write blog posts about a variety of topics like AWS, DevOps, and Certifications. The goal is to keep things practical and easy to understand.

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