SOA-C02 Domain 3: Deployment, Provisioning, and Automation

What is the MOST appropriate AWS solution to use desired state configuration for instances?

Multiple choice — select one answer

Answer choices

  1. a. AWS CloudFormation
  2. b. Systems Manager Patch Manager
  3. c. Systems Manager Parameter Store and Secrets Manager
  4. d. Systems Manager State Manager

Architectural breakdown & explanation

State Manager applies consistent configurations.

Correct answer(s): d. Systems Manager State Manager

Exam domain: Domain 3: Deployment, Provisioning, and Automation (22% weight on the official guide).

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