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AWS runs 35+ instances that are all CentOS machines. Updating these machines manually is a time-intensive task that may lead to missed updates for some instances and create vulnerabilities. Which of the following can be used to prevent each port of each instance from being opened to access the machine and install updates?
Suggested Answer: B
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38 comments · newest first
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Brett
11 months ago
Are we sure AWS Systems Manager can handle all instances effectively?
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Launa
11 months ago
Totally agree, manual updates are a nightmare with that many instances.
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Jeannetta
11 months ago
Wait, Amazon Glacier? That’s for backups, not updates!
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Ettie
12 months ago
I disagree, AWS Security Hub is more about compliance than updates.
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Tiara
12 months ago
AWS Systems Manager is the way to go for this!
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Onita
1 year ago
I don't think Amazon Glacier or Snowball would be relevant here since they deal with storage and data transfer, not instance management.
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Jamie
1 year ago
I feel like we had a practice question about automating updates, and Systems Manager was the answer there too.
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Jamal
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think AWS Security Hub is more about security compliance rather than managing updates directly.
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Dyan
1 year ago
I remember we discussed AWS Systems Manager in class, and it seemed like a good option for managing updates across multiple instances.
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Val
1 year ago
Wait, I'm a little confused. Is Amazon Glacier the right answer here? I know it's a storage service, but I'm not sure how that would help with securing the instances and automating updates. I'll need to double-check the details on each option to make sure I'm not missing something.
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Sophia
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. AWS Systems Manager sounds like the perfect solution here. It can automate software updates and patch management across all those CentOS instances, while also providing access control to prevent unauthorized access. I'm feeling pretty confident about this one.
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Cecily
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know AWS has a lot of different services, but I'm not super familiar with the specific capabilities of each one. I'll need to review the descriptions carefully to figure out which one is the right fit for this scenario.
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Cecily
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about AWS security and management tools. I'll need to think through the key features of each option to determine the best one for preventing unauthorized access and automating updates.
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Donette
1 year ago
I think the key here is to focus on understanding the organization's overall strategy and risk profile before designing the IT governance system. That seems like the logical first step.
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Trina
2 years ago
B) AWS Systems Manager is the way to go. It's the AWS service specifically designed for automating management tasks like software updates across your infrastructure.
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Hyman
2 years ago
D) Amazon Snowball? Seriously? That's for physically transferring large amounts of data, not for managing software updates. Some of these options are just plain silly.
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Dante
2 years ago
Haha, C) Amazon Glacier? That's for archiving data, not for updating machines! Nice try, but that's definitely not the right answer.
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Reuben
2 years ago
Exactly, AWS Systems Manager is the tool to use for automating updates on multiple instances. It helps save time and ensures all instances are up to date.
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Lajuana
2 years ago
B) AWS Systems Manager
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Laine
2 years ago
I think AWS Security Hub is more for security compliance and threat detection, not for managing updates on instances.
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Arlene
2 years ago
A) AWS Security Hub
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Val
2 years ago
Haha, you're right! Amazon Glacier is definitely not the right answer for updating machines. AWS Systems Manager is the correct choice for managing updates on multiple instances.
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Carlota
2 years ago
B) AWS Systems Manager
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Shanda
2 years ago
D) Amazon Snowball
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Kristine
2 years ago
C) Amazon Glacier
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Samira
2 years ago
C) Amazon Glacier
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Shad
2 years ago
B) AWS Systems Manager
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Miriam
2 years ago
A) AWS Security Hub
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Van
2 years ago
B) AWS Systems Manager
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Darnell
2 years ago
A) AWS Security Hub
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Lottie
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think AWS Security Hub could also help with managing security updates.
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Blythe
2 years ago
A) AWS Security Hub could also be a good option, as it provides a comprehensive view of your security state across AWS services.
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Ivette
2 years ago
B) AWS Systems Manager seems like the obvious choice here. It can help automate software updates and security patch management across your instances.
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Keena
2 years ago
Agreed, AWS Systems Manager is the way to go for managing updates efficiently.
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Kristofer
2 years ago
That's a good idea. It will save us time and ensure all instances are up to date.
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Theresia
2 years ago
I think we should use AWS Systems Manager to automate the updates.
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Cassie
2 years ago
I agree with Reita, AWS Systems Manager can help automate updates and prevent open ports.
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Reita
2 years ago
I think the answer is B) AWS Systems Manager.