RDS MySQL logs retention

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We have a RDS MySQL instance with logs exported to CloudWatch. Recently, we have enabled the general logs, which are consuming a lot of space. How or where do we control the log retention in RDS MySQL?

Sravan
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In Amazon RDS, you can control the retention of your database logs, including general logs, slow query logs, and error logs, through the parameter groups associated with your RDS instances. Here's how you can control log retention in RDS MySQL:

Access Parameter Groups: Navigate to the Amazon RDS console and select "Parameter groups" from the sidebar.

Select Parameter Group: Choose the parameter group associated with your RDS MySQL instance. If you haven't customized the parameter group, it might be the default parameter group for your MySQL engine version.

REFERENCE https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/USER_LogAccess.MySQL.LogFileSize.html

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