Amazon CloudWatch Logs now supports log ingestion using HTTP-based protocol
Cloudwatch Logs ยท 2026-03-16
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Technical Details
| Regions | us-east-1, us-west-1, us-west-2, us-east-2 |
|---|---|
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update log ingestion processes to utilize the new HTTP Log Collector endpoints for JSON, ND-JSON, Structured JSON, and OpenTelemetry logs, ensuring bearer token authentication is enabled for security.
For Platform Teams
Adopt the new HTTP-based log ingestion endpoints to simplify log architecture and reduce operational toil by integrating diverse log formats seamlessly into CloudWatch Logs.
For Executives
Evaluate the new HTTP-based log ingestion capabilities to enhance log management flexibility and integration with third-party software, potentially reducing log processing costs and improving operational efficiency.
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