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# awslog agent
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this role install awslog agent which sends syslog to cloudwatch. the default config sends /var/log/messages to cloudwatch. the default config is shown below.
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```
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[/var/log/messages]
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datetime_format = %Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S
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file = /var/log/messages
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buffer_duration = 5000
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log_stream_name = {hostname}
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initial_position = start_of_file
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log_group_name = /var/log/messages
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```
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## requirements
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instances need the following permissions:
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- CreateLogStream
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- DescribeLogStreams
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- CreateLogGroup
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- PutLogEvents
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## references:
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- https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonCloudWatch/latest/logs/QuickStartEC2Instance.html
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