diff --git a/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-cloud-connect-autoops-faq.md b/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-cloud-connect-autoops-faq.md
index 1ec4678956..4c54472046 100644
--- a/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-cloud-connect-autoops-faq.md
+++ b/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-cloud-connect-autoops-faq.md
@@ -24,9 +24,10 @@ Find answers to your questions about AutoOps for ECE, ECK, and self-managed clus
* [Can I use macOS to install {{agent}} for this feature?](#macos-install)
* [Do I have to define an Elastic IP address to enable the agent to send data to {{ecloud}}?](#elastic-ip-address)
-**Questions about collected metrics**
+**Questions about collected metrics and data**
* [Where are AutoOps metrics stored?](#autoops-metrics-storage)
* [What information does {{agent}} extract from my cluster?](#extracted-info)
+* [How does AutoOps gather data from my cluster and ensure its security?](#data-gathering)
## General questions
$$$why-autoops$$$ **Why should I use AutoOps for my clusters?**
@@ -42,7 +43,7 @@ $$$autoops-metrics-cost$$$ **Is there an added cost for shipping metrics data to
You can [choose the CSP region where your data is stored](#autoops-metrics-storage).
$$$es-versions$$$ **Which versions of {{es}} does AutoOps support?**
-: AutoOps is compatible with all [supported {{es}} versions](https://www.elastic.co/support/eol).
+: AutoOps is compatible with [supported {{es}} versions](https://www.elastic.co/support/eol) (7.17.x and above).
$$$deployment-types$$$ **Which deployment types can be connected to AutoOps?**
: You can connect to AutoOps on a standalone {{stack}}, ECE ({{ece}}), or ECK ({{eck}}) deployment.
@@ -65,7 +66,7 @@ $$$elastic-ip-address$$$ **Do I have to define an Elastic IP address to enable t
: For more information, refer to [](/deploy-manage/security/elastic-cloud-static-ips.md).
-## Questions about collected metrics
+## Questions about collected metrics and data
$$$autoops-metrics-storage$$$ **Where are AutoOps metrics stored?**
: You can choose where to store your metrics from the following AWS regions:
@@ -88,3 +89,14 @@ $$$extracted-info$$$ **What information does {{agent}} extract from my cluster?*
| [_template](https://www.elastic.co/docs/api/doc/elasticsearch/operation/operation-indices-get-template) | Retrieves legacy index templates | Similar to composable index templates but in older format |
| [_resolve/index/*](https://www.elastic.co/docs/api/doc/elasticsearch/operation/operation-indices-resolve-index) | Resolves index, data stream, and alias names to their current definitions | Mappings between names and underlying data objects |
+$$$data-gathering$$$ **How does AutoOps gather data from my cluster and ensure its security?**
+: AutoOps gathers data from your cluster using two protocols:
+ * **HTTP request**: Made to our Cloud Connected API to register your cluster with {{ecloud}} and gather registration-related data.
+ * **OpenTelemetry Protocol (OTLP)**: Used to gather all other operational data.
+
+ Each channel is authenticated through an API key or token to ensure your data's security. The following table offers more details:
+
+ | Protocol | Data extracted | Port | Authentication method |
+ | --- | --- | --- | --- |
+ | HTTP | Basic cluster information from the `/` endpoint
License information from the `/_license` endpoint | **443**: standard HTTPS port | Uses an {{ecloud}} API key which is limited for use with Cloud Connect only. |
+ | OTLP | Operational information | **4318**: standard OTLP HTTP port
This service will be exposed on port 443 in the future. | Uses an AutoOps token which is functionally equivalent to an API key. |
diff --git a/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-cloud-connect-autoops-troubleshooting.md b/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-cloud-connect-autoops-troubleshooting.md
index 138dab2950..2786e54e20 100644
--- a/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-cloud-connect-autoops-troubleshooting.md
+++ b/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-cloud-connect-autoops-troubleshooting.md
@@ -49,4 +49,5 @@ The following table shows the errors you might encounter if something goes wrong
| `LICENSE_EXPIRED` | Elastic license is expired | Contact [sales](https://www.elastic.co/contact#sales) to renew your license. |
| `LICENSE_USED_BY_ANOTHER_ACCOUNT` | License key connected to another account | A license key can only be connected to one {{ecloud}} organization. Contact [Elastic support](https://support.elastic.co/) for help. |
| `VERSION_MISMATCH` | {{es}} version is unsupported | Upgrade your cluster to a [supported version](https://www.elastic.co/support/eol). |
-| `UNKNOWN_ERROR` | Installation failed | {{agent}} couldn't be installed due to an unknown issue. Consult the troubleshooting guide or contact [Elastic support](https://support.elastic.co/) for more help. |
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+| `UNKNOWN_ERROR` | Installation failed | {{agent}} couldn't be installed due to an unknown issue. Consult the troubleshooting guide or contact [Elastic support](https://support.elastic.co/) for more help. |
+| `` | Failed to register Cloud Connected Mode: cluster license type is not supported | The cluster you are trying to connect doesn't have the required license to connect to AutoOps. For more information, refer to the [prerequisites](/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-connect-self-managed-to-autoops.md#prerequisites). |
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diff --git a/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-connect-self-managed-to-autoops.md b/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-connect-self-managed-to-autoops.md
index 06cd3f5e96..6596902c9a 100644
--- a/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-connect-self-managed-to-autoops.md
+++ b/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-connect-self-managed-to-autoops.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ If you have an {{es}} cluster set up for local development or testing, you can c
Ensure your system meets the following requirements before proceeding:
-* Your cluster is on a [supported {{es}} version](https://www.elastic.co/support/eol).
+* Your cluster is on a [supported {{es}} version](https://www.elastic.co/support/eol) (7.17.x and above).
* Your cluster is on an [Enterprise self-managed license](https://www.elastic.co/subscriptions) or an active self-managed [trial](https://cloud.elastic.co/registration).
* The agent you install for the connection is allowed to send metrics to {{ecloud}}.
@@ -101,11 +101,13 @@ Select one of the following methods to install {{agent}}:
Using AutoOps for your ECE, ECK, and self-managed clusters requires a new, dedicated {{agent}}. You must install an agent even if you already have an existing one for other purposes.
:::
+To learn more about how AutoOps securely gathers data from your cluster, refer to our [FAQ](/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-cloud-connect-autoops-faq.md#data-gathering).
+
### Configure agent
Depending on your selected installation method, you may have to provide the following information to create the installation command:
-* **{{es}} endpoint URL**: The agent will use this URL to identify which cluster you want to connect to AutoOps.
+* **{{es}} endpoint URL**: Enter the URL for the {{es}} cluster you want to monitor by connecting to AutoOps.
* **Preferred authentication method**: Choose one of the following:
:::::{tab-set}
:group: api-key-or-basic
@@ -204,7 +206,7 @@ If you manually assign privileges, you won't be able to allow {{agent}} to acces
:::::
* **System architecture**: Select the system architecture of the machine running the agent.
-* **Metrics storage location**: Select where to store your metrics data from the list of available regions.
+* **Metrics storage location**: Select where to store your metrics data from the list of available AWS regions.
:::{include} ../_snippets/autoops-cc-regions.md
:::
@@ -281,10 +283,11 @@ You can use the same installation command to connect multiple clusters, but each
Complete the following steps to disconnect your cluster from your Cloud organization. You need the **Organization owner** [role](/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-manage-users.md#assign-roles) to perform this action.
+2. Based on your [installation method](#select-installation-method), complete the steps to stop {{agent}} from shipping metrics to {{ecloud}}.
1. Log in to [{{ecloud}}](https://cloud.elastic.co/home).
-2. In the **Connected clusters** section, locate the cluster you want to disconnect.
-3. From that cluster’s actions menu, select **Disconnect cluster**.
-4. Enter the cluster’s name in the field that appears and then select **Disconnect cluster**.
+3. On the **Connected clusters** page or the **Connected clusters** section of the home page, locate the cluster you want to disconnect.
+4. From that cluster’s actions menu, select **Disconnect cluster**.
+5. Enter the cluster’s name in the field that appears and then select **Disconnect cluster**.
:::{include} /deploy-manage/monitor/_snippets/disconnect-cluster.md
:::