Checks whether the automatic backup feature is enabled for an Elasticsearch cluster. If so, the evaluation result is Compliant.
Scenarios
The automatic backup feature helps improve data security, reliability, and recoverability and reduce management and maintenance costs of an Elasticsearch cluster. You can use this rule to check whether the automatic backup feature is enabled.
Risk level
Default risk level: low.
When you apply this rule, you can change the risk level based on your business requirements.
Compliance evaluation logic
If the automatic backup feature is enabled for an Elasticsearch cluster, the evaluation result is Compliant.
If the automatic backup feature is not enabled for an Elasticsearch cluster, the evaluation result is Non-compliant.
Rule details
Item | Description |
Rule name | elasticsearch-instance-snapshot-enabled |
Rule identifier | |
Tag | Elasticsearch and Instance |
Automatic remediation | Not supported |
Trigger type | Periodic execution |
Evaluation frequency | Every 24 hours |
Supported resource type | Elasticsearch cluster |
Input parameter | None |
Non-compliance remediation
Enable the automatic backup feature for an Elasticsearch cluster. For more information, see Create automatic snapshots and restore data from automatic snapshots.