--- title: Update the Stratusphere AWS Data Source Integration description: This article describes how to retrieve the latest version of the AWS CloudFormation template for Stratusphere and update your existing stack. image: https://stratusgrid.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Home%20office%20with%20a%20desktop%20computer.jpeg --- # Update the Stratusphere AWS Data Source Integration This article describes how to retrieve the latest version of the AWS CloudFormation template for Stratusphere and update your existing stack. [ Trevor Sullivan ](https://stratusgrid.com/knowledge-base/author/trevor-sullivan) Feb 4, 2025 #### Other blogs you may be interested in: [ Onboard Microsoft Azure to Stratusphere ](https://stratusgrid.com/knowledge-base/onboard-microsoft-azure-to-stratusphere) [ Add a New AWS Data Source in Stratusphere and Apply The Integration ](https://stratusgrid.com/knowledge-base/create-a-new-data-source-and-apply-the-integration) [ How to Share Your Data With Another Organization in Stratusphere ](https://stratusgrid.com/knowledge-base/share-your-data-with-another-organization-blocked) ### Need additional support? ### Subscribe ![](https://stratusgrid.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Home%20office%20with%20a%20desktop%20computer.jpeg) From time to time, it may be necessary to apply updates to the Stratusphere integration to your AWS Organizations or stand-alone accounts. This may occur for a variety of reasons, such as updates to AWS service permissions that are needed to perform in-depth cost and security assessments. ## Retrieve the Updated CloudFormation Template First you'll need to obtain the updated AWS CloudFormation template from the Stratusphere console. - Login to the Stratusphere console - Ensure that your organization is selected in the left-hand navigation - Click on the Settings icon - Click on the Data Sources tab - Click View Onboarding Template (📄 icon) next to the data source you're updating - Click the **Copy CloudFormation Template** link (*see screenshot below*) - Save the file contents to your local filesystem using a text editor ![Screenshot 2025-02-04 at 11.14.05 AM](https://stratusgrid.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-02-04%20at%2011.14.05%20AM.png?width=2842&height=2010&name=Screenshot%202025-02-04%20at%2011.14.05%20AM.png) ## Update Your AWS CloudFormation Stack Now that you have the CloudFormation template locally, you can update it in the AWS Management Console. - Login to the AWS Management Console in your Organizations payer account - Navigate to the AWS CloudFormation console - Ensure you're in the **us-east-1 (North Virginia)** AWS region - Select the **stratusphere-integration** CloudFormation stack - Click the **Update Stack **button and select** Make a Direct Update ** - Click the **Replace Existing Template** option (*see screenshot below*) - Click the **Upload a Template File** option - Click the **Select File** button, and choose the local template file - Finish the deployment wizard ![Screenshot 2025-02-04 at 11.09.59 AM](https://stratusgrid.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-02-04%20at%2011.09.59%20AM.png?width=2508&height=1372&name=Screenshot%202025-02-04%20at%2011.09.59%20AM.png) ## FAQ Question: How long will it take me to update the CloudFormation stack? 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