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Step Functions

Priority Tier 4 Domain 2: Design Resilient Architectures

AWS Step Functions workflows are a supported task type that can be utilized within AWS Systems Manager Maintenance Windows for scheduling administrative and maintenance tasks on instances. This allows for automated execution of defined processes during specified maintenance periods. The provided source material is sparse regarding AWS Step Functions, offering only this specific integration detail.

Learning Objectives

Integration with AWS Systems Manager Maintenance Windows

AWS Step Functions integrate with Systems Manager Maintenance Windows to enable automated workflow execution for administrative tasks.

AWS Systems Manager Maintenance Windows are used to schedule periods of time to run administrative and maintenance tasks on instances. These windows support various task types, including AWS Step Functions workflows.
The capability to support AWS Step Functions workflows within Maintenance Windows means that complex, multi-step processes can be defined and executed automatically during scheduled maintenance periods.

Glossary

AWS Step Functions
A service that supports workflows as a task type within AWS Systems Manager Maintenance Windows for scheduling administrative and maintenance tasks on instances.

Key Takeaways

Content Sources

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