AWS

connecting aws to amberflo amberflo supports two integration methods for connecting your aws account both methods result in a successful integration, but they differ in how the export is set up and shared with amberflo because aws offers robust tooling, you can choose between an automated setup using cloudformation or a manual configuration process both methods result in amberflo having secure, read only access option 1 automated setup using cloudformation this is the recommended method for most users it simplifies the setup by using a pre built cloudformation template provided by amberflo with a few clicks, the template will create an s3 bucket for storing the export configure a focus 1 0 billing export in aws billing and cost management set the s3 bucket as the export destination apply the necessary permissions to allow amberflo to read from the bucket this method is quick, repeatable, and reduces the chance of misconfiguration learn more on the docid\ bfg6vpdqczskdcerxp9wp page option 2 manual setup for users who prefer more control or need to follow internal provisioning workflows, amberflo also supports a manual integration path this method involves manually creating an s3 bucket setting up a focus 1 0 billing export in your aws account granting amberflo read only access to the bucket providing the bucket name, prefix, and export name to amberflo this approach requires a few more steps but offers flexibility for environments with stricter change controls step by step instructions are available on the docid\ pfojkikjezq9bm7dyxudi page select the approach that best fits your organization’s requirements each method creates a continuous integration with aws, supporting real time visibility and cost attribution in amberflo