AWS Systems Manager is a powerful, fully managed service that simplifies operational tasks for AWS and on-premises resources. This centralized platform empowers DevOps professionals to automate operational processes, maintain compliance, and reduce operational costs effectively.
- Automation: Automate tasks like patch management, OS and application deployments, AMI creation, and more.
- Configuration Management: Utilize tools such as run commands, state manager, inventory, and maintenance windows to configure and manage instances.
- Unified Operational Data: Gain a comprehensive view of operational data across your entire infrastructure, including EC2 instances, on-premises servers, and AWS services. This unified view enhances issue identification, speeds up problem resolution, and minimizes downtime.
- AWS Account: Ensure you have an AWS account.
- Create Instances: Set up two Windows servers and two Linux servers (utilizing the free tier).
- Access the Console: Navigate to the AWS Systems Manager console and click the "Get Started" button, selecting your preferred region (e.g., us-east-1).
- Configuration Setup: Configure AWS Systems Manager based on your needs. Options include quick setup common tasks or creating a custom setup.
- Example: Patch Manager: In this scenario, we'll choose "Patch Manager." Explore additional scenarios in the resources provided below.
- Parameter Selection: Each configuration type has unique parameters. Follow the instructions based on your chosen setup.
- Resource Group Creation: Create a resource group to organize and manage your resources efficiently.
- Resource Management: Once the resource group is created, you can manage resources seamlessly from the AWS Systems Manager console.
- Automation Workflows: Create automation workflows, run patch management, and perform various operations on your resources.