AWS cloudwatch documentation change
Summary
Expanded pipeline configuration documentation with details about sources, processors, sinks, and extensions
Security assessment
Added documentation about AWS Secrets Manager integration for credential management, which is a security feature.
Diff
diff --git a/cloudwatch/latest/observabilityadmin/API_TelemetryPipelineConfiguration.md b/cloudwatch/latest/observabilityadmin/API_TelemetryPipelineConfiguration.md index 4c0e701f2..a970e89e6 100644 --- a//cloudwatch/latest/observabilityadmin/API_TelemetryPipelineConfiguration.md +++ b//cloudwatch/latest/observabilityadmin/API_TelemetryPipelineConfiguration.md @@ -9 +9,16 @@ ContentsSee Also -Defines the configuration for a telemetry pipeline, including how data flows from sources through processors to destinations. +Defines the configuration for a pipeline, including how data flows from sources through processors to destinations. The configuration is specified in YAML format and must include a valid pipeline definition with required source and sink components. This pipeline enables end-to-end telemetry data collection, transformation, and delivery while supporting optional processing steps and extensions for enhanced functionality. + +The primary pipeline configuration section are: + + * **Source:** Defines where log data originates from (S3 buckets, CloudWatch Logs, third-party APIs). Each pipeline must have exactly one source. + + * **Processors (optional):** Transform, parse, and enrich log data as it flows through the pipeline. Processors are applied sequentially in the order they are defined. + + * **Sink:** Defines the destination where processed log data is sent. Each pipeline must have exactly one sink. + + * **Extensions (optional):** Provide additional functionality such as AWS Secrets Manager integration for credential management. + + + + +For more details on each configuration section see [CloudWatch pipelines User Guide](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonCloudWatch/latest/monitoring/cloudwatch-pipelines.html). Additional comprehensive configuration examples can be found in the [CreateTelemetryPipeline API docs](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cloudwatch/latest/observabilityadmin/API_CreateTelemetryPipeline.html#API_CreateTelemetryPipeline_Examples).