AWS Systems Manager
AWS Systems Manager is a management service that provides a unified user interface for viewing and controlling AWS resources. It enables you to automate operational tasks across AWS accounts and regions, such as patching instances, running commands, and managing configurations. The service helps improve security, compliance, and operational efficiency by centralizing management and automation.
Developers should learn AWS Systems Manager when managing large-scale AWS environments, as it simplifies operations like automating software deployments, securing instances, and troubleshooting issues across fleets of EC2 instances. It is particularly useful for DevOps teams needing to enforce compliance, reduce manual intervention, and integrate with other AWS services for end-to-end automation.