Automated Reporting System: Lambda, EventBridge, SES, S3

Overview

1. Collect data from multiple sources.
2. Generate a PDF report.
3. Send the report via email.
4. Trigger this process daily.

Step 1: Create an S3 Bucket

1. Go to the S3 service.
2. Click Create bucket.
3. Name your bucket (e.g., daily-reports-s3-bucket).
4. Keep other settings default and click Create.

Step 2: Verify an Email Address in SES

1. Go to Amazon SES.
2. Navigate to Email Addresses under Identity Management.
3. Click Verify a New Email Address and enter your email.
4. Check your email inbox and click the verification link.

Step 3: Write the Lambda Function

1. Go to AWS Lambda and click the Create function.
2. Choose:
   • Author from scratch.
   • Function name: daily-report-lambda.
   • Runtime: Python 3.9 (or later).
3. Click the Create function.

Code for the Lambda Function

1. Scroll to the Code section.
2. Replace the default code with the following:

Step 4: Install Libraries Locally and Deploy (Optional)

• Install fpdf locally:

• Zip the files and upload them to the Lambda function.

Step 5: Set Up EventBridge Trigger

1. Go to EventBridge.
2. Click Create rule.
   • Name: daily-report-trigger.
   • Define pattern: Schedule.
   • Cron expression: "cron(0 9 * * ? *)" (9:00 AM UTC daily).
3. Under Target, choose your Lambda function (daily-report-lambda).
4. Click Create.

Step 6: Test the Lambda Function

1. Go to the Test tab in your Lambda function.
2. Create a new test event (leave it blank).
3. Click Test.
4. Check your email inbox for the report.

Complete!