# HNOPS04-BP01 Monitor network service provider maintenance events
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 Implementing a proactive monitoring and response system for scheduled network maintenance activities is crucial for minimizing service disruptions. By establishing a methodical framework to track maintenance notifications and planned network events, teams can prepare effectively, strategically schedule necessary changes during designated maintenance windows, and ensure continuous network connectivity throughout the process. This systematic approach enhances operational resilience while reducing the impact of essential maintenance on critical services 

 **Desired outcome:** 
+  Get timely notifications about links connecting the on-premises data center to the cloud. 
+  Enables proper planning for scheduled activities, minimizes service disruptions, and ensures optimal management of hybrid network connectivity. 

 **Level of risk exposed if this best practice is not established:** High 

 **Benefits of establishing this best practice:** 
+  Proactive maintenance planning and reduces the risk of unexpected service disruptions.  
+  Better coordination during maintenance windows with business operations, minimizing impact on critical workloads. 
+  Enhanced visibility into service health and upcoming changes 

## Implementation guidance
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+  Integrate service provider notifications into monitoring and observability platforms. For example, you can achieve this using Amazon EventBridge to send AWS Direct Connect maintenance messages. 

## Resources
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+  [AWS Direct Connect maintenance](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/dx-maintenance.html) 
+  [Monitoring events in AWS Health with Amazon EventBridge](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/health/latest/ug/cloudwatch-events-health.html) 
+  [How can I get notifications for AWS Direct Connect scheduled maintenance or events](https://aws.amazon.com/premiumsupport/knowledge-center/get-direct-connect-notifications/)