What you'll learn

Manual patch management in AWS environments often leads to inconsistent security updates, increased vulnerability exposure, and compliance challenges, especially as organizations scale across multiple accounts. In this course, AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager Automation and Reporting, you’ll gain the ability to design and implement scalable, automated patching workflows with centralized compliance reporting. First, you’ll explore how to define patch baselines and configure maintenance windows to establish controlled, repeatable patching schedules. Next, you’ll discover how to author and run Systems Manager automation documents to apply patches efficiently across EC2 fleets. Finally, you’ll learn how to configure delegated administration and aggregate compliance findings across AWS organizations using Amazon Security Hub for comprehensive visibility. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager needed to automate patch management and reporting at scale in AWS, enabling your organization to reduce operational risks, maintain continuous compliance, and streamline audit readiness.