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# AWS Elasticsearch cluster CPU utilization should be monitored

> Checks that AWS Elasticsearch cluster CPU utilization is being monitored.

Checks that AWS Elasticsearch cluster CPU utilization is being monitored.

## About

When you connect Amazon Web Services (AWS) to DSALTA, the platform retrieves the list of resources in your environment using read-only API access. DSALTA then checks whether this configuration is in place. If it is not, DSALTA activates this check so you can remediate it.

## Why This Matters

Infrastructure that is not monitored fails silently until it impacts users. Tracking key metrics — and alerting when they cross a threshold — lets you act before a small issue becomes an outage. Proactive monitoring is required by SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

## How to Fix

**Before you begin**

* Ensure you have administrator access to Amazon Web Services (AWS).

**Remediate the configuration**

1. Review the failing configuration in your **Amazon Web Services (AWS)** console.
2. Apply the recommended setting to bring the resource into compliance.
3. Verify the change is active in the resource configuration.

Once the configuration is updated, DSALTA retrieves the change on the next sync and sets the check status to **Passing**.

## Frequently Asked Questions

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  <Accordion title="How often does this check run?">
    This check runs automatically every 24 hours while the Amazon Web Services (AWS) integration is connected. You can also trigger a manual sync from **Integrations** in the sidebar.
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  <Accordion title="What happens if it keeps failing?">
    A failing check appears in your **Data Library → Tests** dashboard. Work through the steps above; once the underlying configuration is fixed, the status updates automatically on the next sync.
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  <Accordion title="Can I exclude this check?">
    Yes. If it does not apply to your environment, mark it as **Not Applicable** with a justification. The exclusion is documented for auditors.
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  <Accordion title="Does DSALTA change my Amazon Web Services (AWS) configuration?">
    No. DSALTA uses **read-only API access** and never modifies, creates, or deletes resources. All remediation is performed by your team directly in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  </Accordion>
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