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Centralizing Operations with AWS Systems Manager

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Beginner
4m
Centralizing Operations Using AWS Systems Manager Course Introduction
This lesson introduces the Centralizing Operations Using AWS Systems Manager course, designed to help you learn about the AWS Systems Manager and its fundamental features.
COURSE
Intermediate
18m
An Introduction to AWS Systems Manager to Gain Operational Insights
In this lesson, you will be introduced to AWS Systems Manager and learn how the Systems Manager service helps you automatically implement complex workflows.
COURSE
Beginner
16m
Managing Your Instances using the AWS Systems Manager Run Command, Documents, & Parameter Store
In this lesson, you will learn about AWS Systems Manager and how it allows you to manage your machine fleet at scale in AWS, your own data center, or even other cloud platforms.
HANDS-ON LAB
Beginner
45m
Separating Data and Code with AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store
Learn how to create an AWS Systems Manager Parameter and reference it in an AWS Lambda in this hands-on lab.
COURSE
Intermediate
12m
Differences & Similarities between AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store & AWS Secrets Manager
Differences & Similarities between AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store & AWS Secrets Manager
COURSE
Intermediate
19m
Automating Patch and State Operations with AWS Systems Manager
This lesson looks at the AWS Systems Manager and its features. It covers how to execute commands, apply patches, and establish the desired state for instances.
HANDS-ON LAB
Beginner
50m
AWS SSM Parameter Store and AWS Lambda Challenge
Put your AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store and AWS Lambda skills to the test in a real environment in this hands-on lab challenge.

This course introduces Centralizing Operations Using AWS Systems Manager. It is designed to help you learn about AWS Systems Manager and its fundamental features.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn what Systems Manager can do in terms of features and capabilities
  • Learn the basic setup required to enable Systems Manager in your instances
  • Understand the conditions and requirements to use Systems Manager effectively for your daily maintenance and machine life cycle management
  • Learn how to the use the run command and parameter store in Systems Manager
  • Learn how to schedule tasks through maintenance windows
  • Create an AWS Systems Manager Parameter using the AWS Management Console
  • Update an AWS Lambda function to use your parameter
  • Execute the AWS Lambda function and observe its output
  • Examine the differences and similarities between the AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store and AWS Secrets Manager so that it is clear which one you should use when storing secrets within your AWS accounts
  • Understand how documents can be used to execute commands
  • Apply patches with PatchManager and make resource configuration changes
  • Execute any modification needed to establish the desired state for instances independently of the size of your fleet

Prerequisites:

In order to get the most out of this course, you should meet the requirements for the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification and preferably one of AWS's associate-level certifications.

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Jorge Negrón
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Covered Topics

Management
Amazon Web Services
Parameter Store
AWS Systems Manager
Management for AWS