Amazon EC2 and VPC now display related resources for all resource types
AWS has expanded resource relationship visibility in EC2 and VPC consoles, allowing users to view dependencies across all resource types to simplify troubleshooting and infrastructure management.
Amazon EC2 and Amazon VPC consoles now display related resources for all resource types, including instances, EBS volumes, launch templates, and route tables. Previously, only security groups offered this feature. The update enables users to view dependencies directly within the console, reducing the need to navigate between multiple pages. This change applies to all commercial AWS Regions, improving operational efficiency for administrators managing complex environments.
The Related Resources tab has been relocated to the console toolbar for easier access, enhancing usability. Users can now trace connections between resources such as subnets and their associated route tables, network ACLs, and instances. This streamlines tasks like security audits and network configuration reviews, making it simpler to identify and resolve issues without switching contexts.
The feature supports troubleshooting by allowing quick access to related resources when investigating problems. For example, when addressing an EC2 instance issue, users can immediately view linked EBS volumes, security groups, subnets, and route tables. This reduces the time spent gathering context and accelerates resolution, particularly in large-scale deployments.
Network administrators benefit from the ability to trace resource relationships, such as mapping subnets to their dependencies. This capability enhances visibility into infrastructure topology, aiding in compliance checks and security assessments. The update is available now in all commercial AWS Regions, accessible directly through the AWS Management Console.