Replace SSH with Systems Manager Session Manager for auditable, credential-free access to EC2 instances and on-premises servers.
AWS Systems Manager — Session Manager
This topic covers Replace SSH with Systems Manager Session Manager for auditable, credential-free access to EC2 instances and on-premises servers.
Teacher Note: Master this concept to confidently answer related questions in the AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam.
Key Concepts
- Core principle 1 for AWS Systems Manager — Session Manager
- Core principle 2 for AWS Systems Manager — Session Manager
- Core principle 3 for AWS Systems Manager — Session Manager
- Common exam scenario involving AWS Systems Manager — Session Manager
- Best practice recommendation for AWS Systems Manager — Session Manager
Architecture Pattern
# AWS Systems Manager — Session Manager
# Common AWS architectural pattern
# See AWS documentation for detailed implementation
Exam Tip: Focus on understanding WHEN to use AWS Systems Manager — Session Manager versus alternatives. The SAA-C03 exam tests scenario-based decision making.