Step by Step Guide AWS Cloud Discovery

Mohit Varshney
Tera Contributor

‎02-08-2022 03:34 AM

I am looking for step by step guide which can help us to set up the AWS Cloud Discovery.
If possible all steps that can help me in configurations to be done in ServiceNow as well as in AWS with best practices to make the cloud discovery work.
Thanks in advance.

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SNOW44
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‎02-08-2022 04:02 AM

Hi Mohit,

ServiceNow Docs provide best of it documentation. First start implementing than come back if you have a issue with Configuration Set Up.

1. AWS Service Account. Link

anixon
Tera Contributor
In response to SNOW44

‎08-08-2024 11:16 AM

Where is this documentation that you're speaking of?  I clicked on your link and it's a basic page

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yodox
Kilo Contributor

‎10-10-2023 12:25 AM

Certainly!

Setting up AWS Cloud Discovery with ServiceNow Integration:

  1. AWS Configuration:

    • IAM Role: Create an IAM role in AWS with ReadOnlyAccess. This allows ServiceNow to fetch information without modifying any resources.
    • External ID: Ensure you use an external ID for security.
    • Access Key & Secret: Create an IAM user with programmatic access. Note the Access Key and Secret Key.

  2. ServiceNow Configuration:

    • Install AWS Cloud Discovery Plugin: Ensure your ServiceNow instance has the AWS Cloud Discovery plugin installed.
    • AWS Cloud Account Configuration:
      • Navigate to Cloud Administration > Cloud Accounts.
      • Click New and select Amazon Web Services.
      • Fill in the AWS Access Key, Secret Key, and other required information.
    • Define Discovery Schedule: Set up the frequency of discovery based on your needs.

  3. Best Practices:

    • Limit Permissions: Always follow the principle of least privilege. Only grant ServiceNow the minimum necessary permissions in AWS.
    • Regularly Rotate Keys: Change your IAM user's access keys periodically.
    • Monitor Activity: Use AWS CloudTrail to monitor ServiceNow's activity in your AWS environment.

This is a concise guide. For a deep dive, refer to official AWS and ServiceNow documentation or consider hiring a consultant to ensure a smooth setup.