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AWS (Amazon Web Services) Configuration

AWS configuration will allow 12Port Horizon to connect via AWS's REST API to enable discovery of EC2 Instances. Collected EC2 instances includes only those whose Instance state name is Running from from the selected AWS Region in this configuration. From this list of returned instances, 12Port will gather various details and networking information that will be used for asset mapping during the Import operation.

Note

Only running instances can be imported because any other state may not correctly return the private or public IP address of the instance.

12Port AWS configuration is required only if using the Import from AWS option.

Creating a new AWS Connection

To create an AWS integration, please follow the steps provided in this section.

  1. Log in with an account that has either the System Administrator or Configuration Manager role in this tenant.
  2. Navigate to Configuration > AWS and click the Add button to create a new AWS integration.
  3. Click on the parameter name for details about each or follow the guidance provided here:
    • Name: Enter a unique, but recognizable name for this AWS connection.
    • Region: Select the AWS region, from those available in the dropdown menu, that corresponds to the location of EC2 instances that are to be imported.
    • Access Key ID: Enter the valid Service Account access key ID that will be used for authentication purposes.
    • Secret Access Key: Enter the valid Service Account Secret Access Key that will be used for authentication purposes.
    • Enabled: Click this option to enable this configuration, which is required when using the Import from AWS feature.
  4. Use the Verify Trust button to verify or to establish trust with AWS by importing its certificate into the application's keystore.
  5. Next, use the Test Connection button to confirm connectivity and authentication between 12Port and AWS.
  6. Finally, use the Save button to complete the integration.

Once the configuration is complete and the Test Connection is successful (and enabled), you are ready to use this configuration with the Import from AWS feature to create new assets in the Asset Database from AWS EC2 instances.