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# Aws

## Overview

The AWS Connections page allows administrators to integrate Amazon Web Services (AWS) accounts with G360.

Once configured, G360 can securely connect to AWS environments and collect cloud infrastructure and operational metrics for analysis and reporting.

Users can:

* Create new AWS connections
* View existing AWS integrations
* Edit connection details
* Enable or disable integrations
* Remove obsolete connections
* Validate connectivity before saving

## Accessing AWS Connections

1. Log in to G360.
2. From the left navigation panel, expand **Cloud Provider Metrics**.
3. Select **AWS Connections**.

The AWS Connections page displays all configured AWS integrations.

## AWS Connections Dashboard

The AWS Connections dashboard provides a centralized view of all configured AWS integrations.

### Connection Name

Displays the user-defined name assigned to the AWS connection.

### Region

Displays the AWS region associated with the connection.

### Organization

Displays the organization linked to the AWS account.

### Is Active

Indicates whether the connection is currently active and available for metric collection.

### Last Updated

Displays the date and time when the connection was last modified.

### Actions

Provides options to edit or delete the connection.

### Search Connections

Use the search bar at the top of the page to quickly locate a specific AWS connection by name.

## Creating a New AWS Connection

To create a new AWS integration:

1. Navigate to **Cloud Provider Metrics → AWS Connections**.
2. Click **Add Connection**.
3. The **Manage Connections: AWS** dialog appears.

### Connection Fields

#### Name

Enter a unique and descriptive name for the connection.

**Example:**

```text theme={null}
Production AWS Account
```

#### Role ARN

Enter the AWS IAM Role ARN that G360 will assume to access AWS resources.

**Example:**

```text theme={null}
arn:aws:iam::123456789012:role/G360MonitoringRole
```

#### Region

Specify the AWS region where the resources are located.

**Example:**

```text theme={null}
us-east-1
```

#### Organization

(Optional) Enter the organization or business unit associated with the AWS account.

**Example:**

```text theme={null}
Finance Team
```

#### External ID

(Optional) Enter an External ID if cross-account role access requires additional security validation.

#### Access Key ID

Enter the AWS Access Key ID associated with the IAM user or service account.

**Example:**

```text theme={null}
AKIAIOSFODNN7EXAMPLE
```

#### Secret Access Key

Enter the corresponding Secret Access Key.

For security purposes, this value is masked after entry.

#### Active

Use the toggle switch to enable or disable the connection.

Enabled connections are available for metric collection and reporting.

## Testing the Connection

Before saving the configuration:

1. Enter all required AWS credentials.
2. Click **Test Connection**.

G360 validates the provided configuration and verifies connectivity with AWS.

If validation is successful, proceed with saving the connection.

## Saving the Connection

After successfully validating the configuration:

1. Click **Save Connection**.

The new AWS connection will be added to the AWS Connections dashboard.

The connection will immediately become available for cloud metrics collection if the **Active** toggle is enabled.

## Editing an Existing Connection

To modify an existing AWS integration:

1. Locate the connection in the AWS Connections table.
2. Click the **Edit** icon under the **Actions** column.
3. Update the required fields.
4. Test the connection if necessary.
5. Save the changes.

## Deleting a Connection

To remove an AWS integration:

1. Locate the desired connection.
2. Click the **Delete** icon under the **Actions** column.
3. Confirm the deletion.

Deleting a connection removes the integration from G360 and stops future metric collection for that AWS account.

## Connection Status

The **Is Active** column indicates the current state of each connection.

### Active

The AWS connection is enabled and available for metric collection.

### Inactive

The connection exists but is currently disabled and will not be used for data collection.

## Best Practices

* Use dedicated IAM roles for G360 integrations.
* Grant only the permissions required for metric collection.
* Periodically rotate AWS access credentials.
* Use descriptive connection names for easier management.
* Test connections before saving changes.
* Disable unused integrations instead of deleting them when temporary suspension is required.

## Troubleshooting

### Connection Test Failed

Verify the following:

* Access Key ID is correct
* Secret Access Key is correct
* Role ARN is valid
* Region is specified correctly
* External ID matches AWS configuration (if applicable)

### Metrics Are Not Appearing

Verify the following:

* The connection is marked as Active
* AWS credentials have not expired
* The configured IAM role has appropriate permissions
* The correct AWS region has been configured

### Unable to Save Connection

Verify that all mandatory fields marked with an asterisk (\*) have been completed.