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AWS Systems Manager

Composite Score

8.9 /10

CX Score

9.2 /10

82 Reviews Write a Review

What is AWS Systems Manager?

AWS Systems Manager is a secure end-to-end management solution for hybrid cloud environments.

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Awards & Recognition

AWS Systems Manager won the following awards in the Systems Management category

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2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2024

5 Top Rated Capabilities

7 Top Rated Features

2024

AWS Systems Manager Ratings

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91 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

100 Plan to Renew

89 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

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+96 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love AWS Systems Manager?

0% Negative

3% Neutral

97% Positive

Pros

Saves Time
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Efficient Service

Feature Ratings

Average 86

Storage Monitoring

Cloud Monitoring

Capacity Management

Patching Automation

Centralized Dashboard

Network Configuration Management

Network Mapping

Server Performance Monitoring

Access Rights Management

Applications Monitoring

Event Correlation & Management

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 86

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Implementation

Availability and Quality of Training

Business Value Created

Ease of IT Administration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Vendor Support

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AWS Systems Manager Reviews

Jitendra L.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2024

"Fantastic product"

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates AWS Systems Manager from other similar products?

AWS Systems Manager stands out for its comprehensive set of management tools that facilitate operational efficiency and automation for AWS resources. Its key differentiators include centralized management, automation workflows, and the ability to manage hybrid environments. The integration with other AWS services and features such as patch management, session manager, and parameter store contribute to making it a versatile and robust solution for managing infrastructure at scale within the AWS ecosystem.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

AWS Systems Manager for its centralized management capabilities, enabling efficient control and automation of AWS resources. Features like automation workflows and the ability to manage hybrid environments contribute to its versatility and effectiveness in streamlining operational tasks at scale.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing to dislike

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

For those considering AWS Systems Manager, it's important to assess your organization's operational needs and how well the tool aligns with them. Begin by exploring its centralized management features and automation capabilities to streamline tasks across your AWS resources. Familiarize yourself with its integration with other AWS services and take advantage of features such as patch management and parameter store based on your requirements.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Punit G.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2023

Makes system admin's life earlier

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates AWS Systems Manager from other similar products?

I have used AWS Systems Manager only.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Scope of automation in the day to day tasks like remote script execution and patch management.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I cannot say anything which I disliked about this product.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you have EC2 machine deployed in your AWS setup, you must explore AWS Systems manager. You have to explore its potential in Automated system patching and executing remote commands/scripts on many servers at a time. But do not forget to setup VPC endpoints for Systems managers.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Trustworthy
Saves Time
Respectful

Riya J.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2023

Easy to use, Fantastic product, very helpful

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates AWS Systems Manager from other similar products?

Detailed Reporting: You can track and monitor the compliance and operational status of managed instances through detailed reporting and logs. Cost-Efficient: With AWS Systems Manager, you only pay for the specific features you use, making it a cost-effective choice for organizations looking to optimize their operations.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Cost-Effective Secure and Audited Customizable

What do you dislike most about this product?

Hybrid Cloud Setup Data Retention

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Parameter Store Best Practices Security and Compliance

Pros

Saves Time
Acts with Integrity
Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product

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AWS Systems Manager

What is AWS Systems Manager?

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Awards & Recognition

2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

AWS Systems Manager Ratings

91 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

100 Plan to Renew

89 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+96 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love AWS Systems Manager?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Storage Monitoring Monitor storage performance and capacity.

Cloud Monitoring Monitor SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS deployments (e.g., metrics such as throughput, latency, and failed requests).

Capacity Management Monitor system utilization and provide alerts when pre-defined thresholds are reached.

Patching Automation The automated deployment and installation of server patches

Centralized Dashboard Summarize the overall status of your data center, including alerts, performance, and capacity.

Network Configuration Management Provide configuration change tracking, configuration backup scheduling, and compliance monitoring for defined standards.

Network Mapping Visually map your network (e.g. devices and node relationships) to assist with monitoring and managing your network.

Server Performance Monitoring Monitor and report server performance (e.g., memory, CPU, and disk utilization).

Access Rights Management Ability to track and manage user access of sensitive data and systems

Applications Monitoring Monitor applications and associated infrastructure, including databases, middleware, and messaging components.

Event Correlation & Management Correlate and filter events (e.g., setting thresholds) to identify and report only meaningful alerts.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

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AWS Systems Manager Reviews

Jitendra L.

"Fantastic product"

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Punit G.

Makes system admin's life earlier

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Riya J.

Easy to use, Fantastic product, very helpful

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Storage Monitoring

Cloud Monitoring

Capacity Management

Patching Automation

Centralized Dashboard

Network Configuration Management

Network Mapping

Server Performance Monitoring

Access Rights Management

Applications Monitoring

Event Correlation & Management

Vendor Capability Ratings

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Implementation

Availability and Quality of Training

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Ease of IT Administration

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