Cloud Config continuously monitors resource configurations across cloud services and evaluates their compliance. Cloud Config allows you to monitor resources in multiple scenarios.
Centralized management and tracking of resource configurations
Cloud Config aggregates resources across cloud services and regions into a global resource list with fast retrieval. It records detailed snapshots of each configuration change. After you activate Cloud Config, you can view all resources under your Alibaba Cloud account, search for a specific resource, and view its configuration snapshots.
Some resources may not appear in the resource list because Cloud Config does not yet support the related cloud services. Support for additional services will be added over time.
Integration of cloud resources into the CMDB of an enterprise
After you activate Cloud Config, you can use the resource list and resource APIs to integrate cloud resource configurations into your enterprise configuration management database (CMDB). Resource change delivery enables near real-time synchronization with CMDB, and resource snapshot delivery supports global statistics and analysis of cloud resources.
Efficient implementation of enterprise internal-control baselines
Enterprises typically need to monitor and audit IT services to maintain business order and ensure stability and compliance. The Cloud Config compliance library provides compliance packages and rule templates that you can enable based on your business requirements. Cloud Config then continuously evaluates the compliance of your retained cloud resources. If a preset template does not meet your specific management needs, you can create custom rules to ensure the integrity of these requirements.
Regulations and industry standards pre-inspection
Cloud Config interprets regulations such as CIS, ISO 2.0, and PCI DSS and evaluates your cloud resource configurations against them. You can enable a compliance package and Cloud Config continuously monitors your resources. You can download the compliance report and submit it to an inspection agency for auditing.
Cloud resource continuity and compliance
Cloud Config provides automatic remediation for non-compliant resources, helping you quickly restore compliance. It also delivers non-compliance events through configurable channels, enabling automated monitoring and handling of compliance violations.