AWS Systems Manager

AWS Systems Manager is a centraliSed, unified operational hub that streamlines the management of AWS resources and applications.

It offers a comprehensive set of tools for automating operational tasks, enabling efficient resource configuration, maintenance, and monitoring.

One of the key services is Systems Manager which simplifies software and system inventory tracking, automates patch management, facilitates secure instance access, and provides a central location for operational insights.
 

This service enhances the overall operational efficiency of AWS environments by offering a unified interface for managing and maintaining systems, reducing manual intervention, and ensuring consistent and secure configurations across the infrastructure.

AWS Systems Manager provides a unified interface for managing and automating operational tasks, streamlining resource configuration, patch management, and software inventory.

It enhances security by automating instance patching and compliance checks, ensuring that systems are up-to-date and adhere to organizational policies.

Systems Manager simplifies complex tasks such as parameter management and secure instance access, promoting operational efficiency.

AWS SSM integrates with both on-prem and in cloud virtual machines, as well as IAM, to allow for users to remotely control and securely access these machines.

AWS Systems Manager is instrumental in automating patch management, particularly for long running services, ensuring systems remain up-to-date and secure.

Operation teams are provided with comprehensive views and alerting of configuration management and drift ensuring that necessary information is available at the touch of a button.

Secure encrypted storage of important values for automation, such as usernames and passwords can be implemented with Parameter Store.