| Plugin Title | Automate EBS Snapshot Lifecycle |
| Cloud | AWS |
| Category | EC2 |
| Description | Ensure DLM is used to automate EBS volume snapshots management |
| More Info | Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager (DLM) service enables you to manage the lifecycle of EBS volume snapshots. Using DLM helps in enforcing regular backup schedule, retaining backups, deleting outdated EBS snapshots |
| AWS Link | https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/snapshot-lifecycle.html |
| Recommended Action | Create lifecycle policy for EBS volumes |
- Log into the AWS Management Console.
- Select the "Services" option and search for EC2.
- In the navigation pane, under Elastic Block Store, click on Lifecycle Manager.
- Select a lifecycle policy from the list. Click Next Step.
- Enter the policy settings as needed. For example, add tags, and enable the policy. Click Next.
- Create the schedule as needed.
- Review and Create.