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AWS Connector

Connectors allow Harness to connect to your deployment environments, such as Kubernetes Clusters, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, etc. To create an AutoStopping Rule for your AWS instances, you first need to connect Harness to your AWS account. This topic describes how to connect your AWS cloud account to Harness.

Before you begin​

Add an AWS Connector​

Perform the following steps to add an AWS connector for AutoStopping Rules:

  1. In Account Settings, click Integration for Cloud Cost.

  2. Click on +New Cluster/Cloud Account, select AWS.

  3. Enter overview details like Connector Name, AWS account ID, etc. as shown below:

  4. Set Up Cost and Usage Report using the instructions shown on the screen.

  5. Choose all the Cloud Cost Management features you want to enable for your AWS account including "Optimization by AutoStopping".

  6. For AutoStopping, there are several permissions that can be set up. On the next window, you will be asked to select the services for enabling AutoStopping with their relevant permissions.

  7. Click Continue.

  8. Create Cross Account Role. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.

  9. Save and Continue

Next Steps​