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Work with Traffic Mirroring to copy network traffic - Amazon Virtual Private Cloud
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Work with Traffic Mirroring to copy network traffic

Traffic Mirroring allows you to create, manage, and share traffic mirror targets. These targets capture and forward a copy of your traffic to the destination of your choice. Whether you're a network administrator, security analyst, or DevOps engineer, Traffic Mirroring enables you to proactively identify and address network issues, ensure compliance, and optimize your overall network performance.

With Traffic Mirroring, you can create and delete traffic mirror targets, view and modify their configurations, and even share them with other Amazon accounts. You can also construct custom traffic mirror filters to capture only the data you need, and set up, modify, or delete traffic mirror sessions to control the flow of mirrored data. By leveraging these powerful features, you can unlock new insights and make informed decisions about your infrastructure, ultimately enhancing your organization's overall network visibility and security.

By using Traffic Mirroring, you can gain visibility into your network, enabling you to make more informed decisions, improve security posture, and drive greater operational efficiency across your Amazon environment.

You can work with traffic mirror targets, sessions, and filters by using the Amazon VPC console or the Amazon CLI.