AWS Systems Manager State Manager
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| Fact | AWS Systems Manager State Manager | Puppet |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | State Manager supports storing association run output in Amazon S3 and is supported as an event type and target type in Amazon EventBridge rules. | Official integration listings include ServiceNow, VMware, Argo CD, Jenkins, Dynatrace, Datadog, New Relic, Splunk, Tenable Nessus and CIS Benchmarks. |
| Purpose | State Manager automates keeping managed nodes and other AWS resources in a state that you define. | Puppet Enterprise provides policy-driven configuration management and infrastructure automation for enterprise-scale environments. |
| Security | AWS Systems Manager follows a shared responsibility model: AWS protects the cloud infrastructure, while customer responsibilities depend on the service and their data and requirements. | Puppet describes Security Compliance Enforcement as applying policy as code aligned to CIS Benchmarks and DISA STIGs to identify and remediate configuration drift. |
AWS Systems Manager State Manager plans
- AWS Systems Manager State ManagerFree
Puppet plans
- Puppet CoreFree
- Puppet Enterprise free trialFree
- Puppet Enterprise listing price$120 a month
- Puppet EnterprisePriced on request
- Puppet Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
Pick AWS Systems Manager State Manager if…
State Manager is for AWS customers who want to manage resource configuration and reduce configuration drift. It may be useful for teams automating setup and maintenance across managed nodes.
Pick Puppet if…
It suits medium and large organizations managing complex hybrid environments that need centralized automation, security and compliance. Teams managing network or edge devices should note that this is optional and requires sales contact for licensing.