aws_ssm_resource_data_syncs Resource

Use the aws_ssm_resource_data_syncs InSpec audit resource to test properties of the plural resource of an AWS Systems Manager (SSM) resource data sync.

The AWS::SSM::ResourceDataSync resource creates, updates, or deletes a resource data sync for AWS Systems Manager. A resource data sync helps you view data from multiple sources in a single location. Systems Manager offers two types of resource data sync: SyncToDestination and SyncFromSource.

For additional information, including details on parameters and properties, see the AWS documentation on AWS SSM ResourceDataSync.

Installation

This resource is available in the Chef InSpec AWS resource pack.

See the Chef InSpec documentation on cloud platforms for information on configuring your AWS environment for InSpec and creating an InSpec profile that uses the InSpec AWS resource pack.

Syntax

Ensure that the resource data syncs exists:

describe aws_ssm_resource_data_syncs do
  it { should exist }
end

Parameters

This resource does not expect any required parameters.

Properties

sync_names: The name of the resource data sync.; Field: sync_name
sync_types: The type of resource data sync.; Field: sync_type
sync_sources: Information about the source where the data was synchronized.; Field: sync_source
s3_destinations: Configuration information for the target S3 bucket.; Field: s3_destination
last_sync_times: The last time the configuration attempted to sync (UTC).; Field: last_sync_time
last_successful_sync_times: The last time the sync operations returned a status of SUCCESSFUL (UTC).; Field: last_successful_sync_time
sync_last_modified_times: The date and time the resource data sync was changed.; Field: sync_last_modified_time
last_statuses: The status reported by the last sync.; Field: last_status
sync_created_times: The date and time the configuration was created (UTC).; Field: sync_created_time
last_sync_status_messages: The status message details reported by the last sync.; Field: last_sync_status_message

Examples

Ensure a sync name is available.

describe aws_ssm_resource_data_syncs do
  its('sync_names') { should include 'RESOURCE_DATA_SYNC_NAME' }
end

Ensure a sync type is available.

describe aws_ssm_resource_data_syncs do
  its('sync_types') { should include 'RESOURCE_DATA_SYNC_TYPE' }
end

Ensure a status is Successful.

describe aws_ssm_resource_data_syncs do
  its('last_statuses') { should include 'Successful' }
end

Matchers

This InSpec audit resource has the following special matchers. For a full list of available matchers, please visit our Universal Matchers page.

The controls will pass if the list method returns at least one result.

exist

Use should to test that the entity exists.

describe aws_ssm_resource_data_syncs do
  it { should exist }
end

Use should_not to test the entity does not exist.

describe aws_ssm_resource_data_syncs do
  it { should_not exist }
end

AWS Permissions

Your Principal will need the SSM:Client:ListResourceDataSyncResult action with Effect set to Allow.