AWS Config
Use this page as a service-specific case-study starter for architecture, simulation, and optimization scenarios in pinpole.cloud.
Why this service matters
AWS Config records and evaluates configurations of AWS resources for compliance and auditing.
Power:
- Continuous recording of resource configurations
- 400+ managed rules for compliance checks
- Conformance packs for compliance frameworks (PCI, HIPAA)
- Configuration timeline for resource history
- Aggregator for multi-account, multi-region views
Important workflows
- Design - Configure service behavior for your workload.
Configuration sections
- Why AWS Config (Power + Limits)
- AWS Config Settings
Key configuration points
| Point | Default / Value | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Enabled | true | AWS Config Settings |
| Record All Resource Types | true | AWS Config Settings |
| Include Global Resources | true | AWS Config Settings |
| S3 Delivery Frequency | TwentyFour_Hours | AWS Config Settings |
| SNS Notifications | false | AWS Config Settings |
| Conformance Packs | false | AWS Config Settings |