Configuration Patching and Secure Access with AWS Systems Manager (SSM)

OneData Software integrates AWS Systems Manager (SSM) to provide comprehensive solutions for configuration patching and secure access management. AWS Systems Manager is a fully managed service that enables you to automate operational tasks across AWS resources, on-premises servers, and virtual machines in hybrid environments.

Key Features and Benefits

• Automated Patch Management: AWS SSM's Patch Manager automates the process of patching managed nodes with both security-related updates and other types of updates. This ensures that your systems are consistently up-to-date, reducing vulnerabilities and compliance risks.

• Centralized Configuration Management: With SSM, you can define and enforce configuration policies across your infrastructure, ensuring consistency and compliance with organizational standards.

• Secure Remote Access: SSM provides secure and auditable remote access to instances without the need to open inbound ports or manage SSH keys, enhancing security posture.

• Operational Efficiency: By automating routine maintenance tasks, SSM reduces manual intervention, allowing your team to focus on more strategic initiatives. OneData's Implementation

OneData Software utilizes AWS SSM to implement a robust patch management strategy that includes:

• Patch Baselines: Defining rules for which patches to approve and when to apply them.

• Maintenance Windows: Scheduling patching operations during predefined time frames to minimize disruption.

• Compliance Reporting: Generating reports to track patch compliance and identify non-compliant instances.

Additionally, OneData employs SSM's secure access features to facilitate:

• Session Manager: Providing secure and auditable shell access to instances without the need for SSH access.

• Run Command: Executing administrative tasks remotely on instances.

• Automation: Orchestrating complex workflows to automate operational tasks.

By integrating these capabilities, OneData ensures that your infrastructure is not only secure and compliant but also efficient and scalable.