AWS Config LAB

 AWS Config is a service that provides a way to track the configuration of your AWS resources. It helps you ensure that your resources are configured according to your desired state and detect any unauthorized changes.

Prerequisites

• An AWS account
• Basic understanding of AWS services

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Create a Configuration Recorder

• Launch Config: In the AWS Management Console, search for "Config" and launch the service.
• Create Recorder: Click on "Create recorder".
• Provide Recorder Details: Enter a name for your recorder and select the desired configuration settings (e.g., bucket, role).

AWS Config Create Recorder screen

2. Create a Delivery Channel

• Create Delivery Channel: Create a delivery channel to specify where the configuration data will be stored.

AWS Config Create Delivery Channel screen

3. Start Recording

• Start Recording: Start the configuration recorder to begin tracking your resource configurations.

4. View Configuration History

• View History: Use the Config console to view the configuration history of your resources.

AWS Config Configuration History screen

5. Create Compliance Rules

• Create Rules: Create compliance rules to define the desired configuration state for your resources.

AWS Config Create Compliance Rule screen

6. Assess Compliance

• Assess Compliance: Config will automatically assess your resources against the defined compliance rules.

AWS Config Compliance screen

7. Take Action

• Take Action: If resources are not compliant, take the necessary steps to bring them into compliance.

Additional Considerations

• Custom Rules: Create custom rules to define specific configuration requirements.
• Data Retention: Set data retention policies for your configuration data.
• Integration: Integrate Config with other AWS services like CloudTrail and CloudWatch for comprehensive monitoring and governance.