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| 1 | +# **AWS Systems Manager** |
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| 3 | +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. |
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| 8 | +## **Key Features of AWS Systems Manager** |
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| 10 | +- Automation: Automate tasks like patch management, OS and application deployments, AMI creation, and more. |
| 11 | +- Configuration Management: Utilize tools such as run commands, state manager, inventory, and maintenance windows to configure and manage instances. |
| 12 | +- 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. |
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| 14 | +## **Getting Started with AWS Systems Manager** |
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| 18 | +### **Step 1: Navigate to the AWS Systems Manager Console** |
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| 20 | +- AWS Account: Ensure you have an AWS account. |
| 21 | +- Create Instances: Set up two Windows servers and two Linux servers (utilizing the free tier). |
| 22 | +- 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). |
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| 24 | +### **Step 2: Choose a Configuration Type** |
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| 26 | +- Configuration Setup: Configure AWS Systems Manager based on your needs. Options include quick setup common tasks or creating a custom setup. |
| 27 | +- Example: Patch Manager: In this scenario, we'll choose "Patch Manager." Explore additional scenarios in the resources provided below. |
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| 29 | +### **Step 3: Specify Configuration Options** |
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| 31 | +- Parameter Selection: Each configuration type has unique parameters. Follow the instructions based on your chosen setup. |
| 32 | +- Resource Group Creation: Create a resource group to organize and manage your resources efficiently. |
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| 34 | +### **Step 4: Deploy, Review, and Manage Your Resources** |
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| 36 | +- Resource Management: Once the resource group is created, you can manage resources seamlessly from the AWS Systems Manager console. |
| 37 | +- Automation Workflows: Create automation workflows, run patch management, and perform various operations on your resources. |
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| 39 | +## **Additional Resources** |
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| 41 | +- [AWS Systems Manager Introduction](https://aws.amazon.com/systems-manager/) |
| 42 | +- [Patch and Manage Your AWS Instances in Minutes with AWS Systems Manager from LearnCantrill](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2MecqC5nJA) |
| 43 | +- [Getting Started with AWS Systems Manager](https://console.aws.amazon.com/systems-manager/home) |
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