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# Day 46 - Mastering AWS Systems Manager: Simplifying Infrastructure Management
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[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1ZnS8L85sw)
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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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## **Key Features of AWS Systems Manager**
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- Automation: Automate tasks like patch management, OS and application deployments, AMI creation, and more.
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- Configuration Management: Utilize tools such as run commands, state manager, inventory, and maintenance windows to configure and manage instances.
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- 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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## **Getting Started with AWS Systems Manager**
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### **Step 1: Navigate to the AWS Systems Manager Console**
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- AWS Account: Ensure you have an AWS account.
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- Create Instances: Set up two Windows servers and two Linux servers (utilizing the free tier).
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- 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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### **Step 2: Choose a Configuration Type**
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- Configuration Setup: Configure AWS Systems Manager based on your needs. Options include quick setup common tasks or creating a custom setup.
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- Example: Patch Manager: In this scenario, we'll choose "Patch Manager." Explore additional scenarios in the resources provided below.
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### **Step 3: Specify Configuration Options**
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- Parameter Selection: Each configuration type has unique parameters. Follow the instructions based on your chosen setup.
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- Resource Group Creation: Create a resource group to organize and manage your resources efficiently.
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### **Step 4: Deploy, Review, and Manage Your Resources**
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- Resource Management: Once the resource group is created, you can manage resources seamlessly from the AWS Systems Manager console.
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- Automation Workflows: Create automation workflows, run patch management, and perform various operations on your resources.
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## **Additional Resources**
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- [AWS Systems Manager Introduction](https://aws.amazon.com/systems-manager/)
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- [Patch and Manage Your AWS Instances in Minutes with AWS Systems Manager from LearnCantrill](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2MecqC5nJA)
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- [Getting Started with AWS Systems Manager](https://console.aws.amazon.com/systems-manager/home)
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