AWS Systems Manager: Getting Started from Pluralsight

Managing Virtual Machines is not trivial. This course will teach you how to use the AWS Systems Manager services to your advantage so that you can focus on the important tasks.

Are you responsible for managing a fleet of Virtual Machines, keeping them up to date and compliant to a baseline, deploying software to them, both on-premises and on AWS? In this course, AWS Systems Manager: Getting Started, you’ll learn to manage Virtual Machines end to end without deploying costly and complicated infrastructure. First, you’ll explore the onboarding of Virtual Machines to the AWS Systems Manager service. Next, you’ll discover how to manage your fleet of VMs from patching to compliance and software deployments. Finally, you’ll learn how to create, store, and use secrets like passwords via the AWS Systems Manager service. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to manage Virtual Machines, wherever they are, in a modern way so that you can focus on the important tasks that help your business thrive.

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Course Overview

Onboarding AWS EC2 Virtual Machines

Patching VMs with AWS Systems Manager Patch Management

Managing VMs with Systems Manager Run Commands

Connecting to AWS EC2 VMs Securely

Managing Secrets in AWS Systems Manager

Gaining Insights via AWS Systems Manager OpsCenter

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores managing virtual machines, which is a key cloud computing task

Focuses on the AWS Systems Manager services, which are industry-standard tools for managing virtual machines

Taught by David O'Brien, who is an experienced instructor in cloud computing

Covers a comprehensive range of topics, from onboarding virtual machines to managing secrets

Provides hands-on labs and interactive materials to reinforce learning

May require prior experience with AWS services

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in AWS Systems Manager: Getting Started with these activities:

Review previous server Virtualization concepts

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Brush up on basic Virtualization principles and their implementation before beginning the course, which will help you to understand the AWS Systems Manager services more quickly.

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Review key concepts of Virtualization as they relate to servers
Research how virtualization powers better manageability
Review case studies in server virtualization

Mind Map of AWS Systems Manager Concepts

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Create a mind map to organize and visualize the key concepts and relationships within AWS Systems Manager, enhancing your understanding and retention.

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Brainstorm and list down all the concepts and terms related to AWS Systems Manager.
Identify the hierarchical relationships between the concepts and sub-concepts.
Use colors, shapes, and images to visually represent the mind map.

Review Linux Basics

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Review the foundational concepts of Linux to ensure a strong understanding of the underlying platform used in AWS Systems Manager.

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Revisit the core concepts of Linux, including file systems, permissions, and package management.
Practice using the Linux command line to navigate, create and edit files, and manage processes.

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Troubleshooting Discussion Forum

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Participate in a troubleshooting discussion forum to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and gain insights from peers working with AWS Systems Manager.

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Join an online forum or create a study group specifically for this course.
Post questions, share solutions, and engage in discussions related to the course content.
Review and respond to questions and solutions provided by other participants.

Patch Management Simulations

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Engage in simulated patching exercises to develop a practical understanding of the patching process using AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager.

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Create simulated virtual machines and configure them with a vulnerable software version.
Use the AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager to create and apply patches to the simulated virtual machines.
Monitor the patching progress and analyze the results to identify any issues or errors.

Contribute to AWS Systems Manager Community

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Engage with the AWS Systems Manager community by contributing to open-source projects, forums, or documentation, deepening your understanding and networking with other professionals.

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Identify areas within the AWS Systems Manager community where you can contribute your skills.
Join relevant GitHub repositories, forums, or online communities.
Participate in discussions, report bugs, or submit pull requests to improve the community resources.

Career center

Learners who complete AWS Systems Manager: Getting Started will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cloud Systems Administrator

Learn to manage your fleet of VMs using AWS Systems Manager service. This course can prepare you with the skills and knowledge needed to become a successful Cloud Systems Administrator. You'll be able to patch and update VMs, deploy software, and manage secrets securely, freeing you up to focus on more strategic initiatives that help your business thrive.

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DevOps Engineer

AWS Systems Manager is a powerful tool that can help DevOps Engineers automate and manage their infrastructure. This course will teach you how to use AWS Systems Manager to provision and manage VMs, deploy software, and monitor your infrastructure. Gaining these skills will make you a more valuable asset to any DevOps team.

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Systems Engineer

AWS Systems Manager is a cloud-based service that provides systems engineers with a centralized and automated way to manage their infrastructure. This course will teach you how to use AWS Systems Manager to automate tasks such as patching, software deployment, and configuration management. This will help you to improve the efficiency and reliability of your IT systems.

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Cloud Architect

AWS Systems Manager is a valuable tool for cloud architects who need to design and manage complex cloud infrastructures. This course will teach you how to use AWS Systems Manager to automate tasks such as provisioning, patching, and monitoring your cloud infrastructure. This will help you to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of your cloud operations.

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IT Manager

AWS Systems Manager can help IT managers to improve the efficiency and security of their IT infrastructure. This course will teach you how to use AWS Systems Manager to automate tasks such as patching, software deployment, and configuration management. This will help you to reduce costs, improve compliance, and free up your team to focus on more strategic initiatives.

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Software Engineer

AWS Systems Manager can help software engineers to automate the deployment and management of their applications. This course will teach you how to use AWS Systems Manager to create and manage pipelines for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). This will help you to improve the quality and reliability of your software releases.

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IT Security Analyst

AWS Systems Manager can help IT security analysts to improve the security of their IT infrastructure. This course will teach you how to use AWS Systems Manager to implement security policies, monitor for threats, and respond to security incidents. This will help you to protect your organization from cyberattacks.

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Cloud Security Engineer

AWS Systems Manager can help cloud security engineers to improve the security of their cloud infrastructure. This course will teach you how to use AWS Systems Manager to implement security policies, monitor for threats, and respond to security incidents. This will help you to protect your organization from cyberattacks in the cloud.

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Network Engineer

AWS Systems Manager can help network engineers to automate the management of their networks. This course will teach you how to use AWS Systems Manager to provision and manage network devices, configure routing and security policies, and monitor network performance. This will help you to improve the efficiency and reliability of your networks.

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Database Administrator

AWS Systems Manager can help database administrators to automate the management of their databases. This course will teach you how to use AWS Systems Manager to provision and manage databases, configure backups and replication, and monitor database performance. This will help you to improve the efficiency and reliability of your databases.

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IT Auditor

AWS Systems Manager can help IT auditors to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their audits. This course will teach you how to use AWS Systems Manager to automate the collection and analysis of audit data, and to generate audit reports. This will help you to reduce the cost and time required to conduct audits, and to improve the quality and accuracy of your audit findings.

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Cloud Developer

AWS Systems Manager can help cloud developers to automate the deployment and management of their applications. This course will teach you how to use AWS Systems Manager to create and manage pipelines for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). This will help you to improve the quality and reliability of your software releases in the cloud.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

AWS Systems Manager can help quality assurance analysts to automate the testing and validation of their software applications. This course will teach you how to use AWS Systems Manager to create and manage test plans, execute tests, and analyze test results. This will help you to improve the quality and reliability of your software releases.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

AWS Systems Manager provides cybersecurity analysts with a centralized platform to manage the security of their IT infrastructure. This course will teach you how to use AWS Systems Manager to implement security policies, monitor for threats, and respond to security incidents. This will help you to protect your organization from cyberattacks.

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Cloud Operations Engineer

AWS Systems Manager can help cloud operations engineers to automate the management of their cloud infrastructure. This course will teach you how to use AWS Systems Manager to provision and manage cloud resources, monitor performance, and respond to incidents. This will help you to improve the efficiency and reliability of your cloud operations.

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