[Solved] You run this command but get an error: aws logs put-retention-policy --log-group-name NonExistentGroup --retention-in-days 30 What is the most likely cause? | AWS

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You run this command but get an error:

aws logs put-retention-policy --log-group-name NonExistentGroup --retention-in-days 30

What is the most likely cause?

AThe log group 'NonExistentGroup' does not exist

BRetention period 30 days is not allowed

CYou must specify a log stream name instead

DThe AWS CLI command is misspelled

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check existence of log group
The command requires the log group to exist before setting retention.
Step 2: Validate retention period and command syntax
Retention of 30 days is valid and the command syntax is correct.
Final Answer:
The log group 'NonExistentGroup' does not exist -> Option A
Quick Check:
Retention needs existing log group [OK]

Quick Trick: Retention policy requires existing log group [OK]

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