SSM Parameter Store

Question 1

SSM Parameter Store DataTypes

Answer 1

Strings
StringList
SecuredStrings(encrypted Ciphertext

Question 2

SSM Parameter Store Use Case

Answer 2

• Storage for configuration & secrets
• License codes, Database Strings, Full Configs & Passwords
• Hierarchies & Versioning
• Plaintext and Ciphertext
• Public Parameters (eg Latest AMIs per region)

Question 3

SSM Parameter Store Integration

Answer 3

With IAM

Can be integrated with All AWS Services and their Applications.

Any Access will need to be Authenticated and Authorized (long term Credentials) via IAM Role

Question 4

SSM Parameter Store Features

Answer 4

Hierarchical Tree Structure

Permission can be granted to individual branch or entire tree

Eg
/db/
/Admin/New
/Accounts/2023

Question 5

Parameter Store/KMS Collaboration

Answer 5

If key is encrypted, kms/cmk keys will be required of the user/Access