What is the primary function of AWS Config?

The primary function of AWS Config is to provide a detailed resource inventory and facilitate compliance checking across AWS resources. It continuously monitors and records your AWS resource configurations and allows you to automate the evaluation of recorded configurations against desired configurations. This capability enables organizations to ensure that their resources comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

AWS Config helps track changes to resource configurations and relationships over time, making it easier to manage compliance, assess security risks, and troubleshoot operational issues. Additionally, it provides a historical view of resource states, which can be crucial for audits and compliance assessments. This comprehensive view of the configuration status helps organizations maintain control over their cloud environments and ensure they adhere to accepted standards and policies.