In this article, we will look into:

  • What are Resource Groups
  • Key Features of Resource Groups
  • How to Create a Resource Group
  • What is a Tag Editor
  • Key Features of Tag Editor
  • How to use Tag Editor to update tags

In Amazon Web Services (AWS), Resource Groups and the Tag Editor are features that help you organize and manage your AWS resources more effectively.

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What are Resource Groups?

Resource Groups allow you to group and organize your AWS resources based on criteria that you define. Resources can be grouped based on factors such as tags, AWS CloudFormation stacks, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles, and more. Resource Groups provide a way to view and manage multiple resources together, making it easier to monitor, automate, and apply policies to those resources.

Key features of Resource Groups

1. Dynamic Groups: Resource Groups can be dynamic, meaning they automatically include resources that match specified criteria. For example, you can create a dynamic group that includes all EC2 instances with a specific tag.
2. Resource Type Support: Resource Groups support a wide range of AWS resource types, allowing you to create groups that span different services.
3. Tag-Based Grouping: Tags are commonly used for creating resource groups. By creating groups based on tags, you can organize resources logically, making it easier to manage and track costs.
4. Management and Monitoring: Once you’ve created a resource group, you can use it for management and monitoring purposes. For example, you can view aggregated metrics for resources in the group or perform bulk actions.

How to Create a New Resource Group

  1. Log in to the AWS console and navigate to AWS Resource groups and tag editor

    2. Resource Groups

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  2. For demo purposes, let’s select resource type as subnet, and in tags just select “NAME” which is the only tag available in my case

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  3. Once you click on “Preview group resources”, you will get results like the one below

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  4. Enter the resource group name and provide a meaningful description

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  5. The resource group has been successfully created

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What is a Tag Editor?

The Tag Editor is a tool within the AWS Management Console that allows you to manage tags across multiple resources. Tags are key-value pairs that you can assign to your AWS resources for purposes such as categorization, cost allocation, access control, and automation.

Key features of the Tag Editor

1. Centralized Tag Management: The Tag Editor provides a centralized view of tags applied to your resources. You can filter resources based on tags and perform bulk tag operations.
2. Tag Search and Filter: You can search and filter resources based on tags, making it easier to locate specific resources or groups of resources.
3. Bulk Tag Operations: The Tag Editor allows you to perform bulk operations on tags, such as adding, editing, or deleting tags across multiple resources at once.
4. Tag Policies: You can use the Tag Editor to enforce tag policies, helping ensure that resources are consistently tagged according to your organization’s policies.

How to Use Tag Editor to Update Tags

1. Access the Tag Editor
The Tag Editor is accessible from the AWS Management Console under the “Resource Groups” section.

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2. Select Resources
Choose the resources you want to manage by applying filters based on resource types, regions, or tag values.

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3. View and Edit Tags
The Tag Editor displays a table with resources and their associated tags. You can view, add, edit, or delete tags for the selected resources.

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4. Bulk Operations
Perform bulk tag operations, such as copying tags from one resource to another, or applying the same tag values to multiple resources.

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Navigate to the resource and verify that the new tag is applied.

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5. Search and Filter
Use the search and filter options to narrow down resources based on specific tag criteria.

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Conclusion

Both Resource Groups and the Tag Editor contribute to better resource organization, management, and governance within your AWS environment. They are particularly useful in larger environments where effective tagging and grouping can significantly simplify resource management and cost tracking.

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