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technology and computing web hostingHow does AWS Patch Manager work?
Last Updated: 5th February, 2020
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Simply so, what is AWS systems manager?
AWS Systems Manager is a management service that helps you automatically collect software inventory, apply OS patches, create system images, and configure Windows and Linux operating systems.
Additionally, what is patching in AWS? Patching your Windows EC2 instances using AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager. Patch Manager automates the process of patching Windows and Linux managed instances. Use this feature of AWS Systems Manager to scan your instances for missing patches or scan and install missing patches.
how do I set up an AWS system manager?
Use Systems Manager to manage and configure my servers and VMs in a hybrid environment
- Verify permissions and create an instance profile role.
- Verify that your servers and VMs in your hybrid environment meet Systems Manager requirements.
- Perform setup and activation tasks for managed instances in a hybrid environment.
What operating system does AWS use?
Amazon Linux