Description

VPC Flow Logs capture information about the IP traffic going to and from network interfaces in your VPC. This data can be used for monitoring and troubleshooting network connectivity.

Features

• Traffic Capture: Logs IP traffic for analysis.
• Flexible Storage: Stores logs in Amazon CloudWatch Logs, Amazon S3, or Amazon Kinesis Data Firehose.
• Filter Options: Filters logs based on specific traffic attributes.

Limitations

• Data Volume: High volume of logs can lead to increased storage costs.
• Latency: Possible delay in log data availability.
• Log Management: Requires management of log storage and analysis tools.

Use Cases

• Security Analysis: Monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity and potential threats.
• Performance Monitoring: Analyzing traffic patterns to optimize network performance.
• Compliance Auditing: Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements by logging and reviewing network traffic.

Available Formats and Overview