AWS Systems Manager

Let’s say our organization manages several applications and servers deployed either on the cloud or on-premises. Ensuring all of these applications and servers run smoothly and securely can be a difficult task. To do so, we would need to set up automated routine tasks, keep resource configurations consistent, or quickly respond to changes that can hamper operational efficiency.

AWS Systems Manager is one such AWS service that helps us streamline these processes and allows us to centrally manage all AWS, other cloud, and on-premises resources.

Introduction to AWS Systems Manager

The AWS Systems Manager service is a centralized management and automation solution for our AWS resources and on-premises resources. It acts as an operations hub for our AWS resources and on-premise applications.

AWS Systems Manager simplifies resource management, ensures compliance, and automates routine tasks, making it easier to manage our whole application infrastructure efficiently and securely.

Use cases

Here are some use cases of the AWS Systems Manager service:

• Secrets management integration: We can securely store and manage sensitive data like passwords and API keys using Systems Manager’s Parameter Store service.

• Get operational insights data: We can gain insights into the operational health of our AWS resources and take proactive actions to maintain performance and availability.

• Hybrid cloud management: We can manage both AWS cloud resources and on-premises servers.

• Automated patch management: We can automate the patching process of servers for both Windows and Linux. AWS Systems Manager helps to define patch baselines, schedule patching windows, and ensure compliance with organizational patch standards.

• Automatically resolve application issues: AWS ...