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General Questions

Common questions about the GenAI IDP Accelerator for Terraform.

What is the GenAI IDP Accelerator?

The GenAI IDP Accelerator is a comprehensive solution for Intelligent Document Processing using AWS services and generative AI. It provides pre-built Terraform modules to quickly deploy document processing pipelines that can extract, analyze, and process information from various document types.

What document types are supported?

The accelerator supports common document formats including:

  • PDF documents
  • Images (PNG, JPEG, TIFF)
  • Scanned documents
  • Forms and invoices
  • Contracts and legal documents

Which AWS services does it use?

Key AWS services include:

  • Amazon Textract: For text and data extraction
  • Amazon Bedrock: For AI-powered analysis and processing
  • AWS Lambda: For serverless compute
  • Amazon S3: For document storage
  • Amazon DynamoDB: For metadata storage
  • Amazon API Gateway: For REST API endpoints

Can I customize the processing logic?

Yes, the accelerator is designed to be customizable:

  • Modify Lambda function code for custom processing
  • Adjust AI prompts for specific use cases
  • Add new document types and processing workflows
  • Integrate with existing systems and databases

What are the prerequisites?

To use the accelerator, you need:

  • AWS account with appropriate permissions
  • Terraform installed (version 1.0+)
  • AWS CLI configured
  • Access to Amazon Bedrock models
  • Basic knowledge of Terraform and AWS services

Is it enterprise-ready?

The accelerator is in experimental stage and provides a foundation for enterprise use but requires additional work:

  • Security assessment and hardening
  • Monitoring and alerting setup
  • Backup and disaster recovery planning
  • Performance testing and optimization
  • Governance and operational procedures

How do I get support?

Support options include:

  • Documentation and guides
  • GitHub issues and discussions
  • AWS Support (for AWS service issues)
  • Community forums and resources

Can I integrate with existing systems?

Yes, integration options include:

  • REST API endpoints for external systems
  • Event-driven processing with SQS/SNS
  • Database integration with DynamoDB
  • File system integration with S3
  • Custom Lambda functions for specific integrations

What security features are included?

Security features include:

  • IAM roles and policies for least privilege access
  • Encryption at rest and in transit
  • VPC isolation and security groups
  • API authentication and authorization
  • Audit logging with CloudTrail
  • Implementation of AWS security best practices

How do I monitor the system?

Monitoring capabilities include:

  • CloudWatch metrics and alarms
  • Application logs and error tracking
  • Performance monitoring and optimization
  • Custom dashboards and reports

Can I use it for batch processing?

Yes, the accelerator supports both real-time and batch processing:

  • SQS queues for batch job management
  • Step Functions for complex workflows
  • Scheduled processing with EventBridge
  • Parallel processing for high throughput

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