AWS SSM Parameter Store

Leverage System Manager Parameter Store for parameter storing.

Newer Service: AWS Secrets Manager

• Secure storage for configuration and secrets
• Optional encryption using AWS KMS
• Serverless, version tracking
• Notifications with CloudWatch Events
• Integration with CloudFormation
• Can store in hierarchy
  • Use GetParameters or GetParametersByPath API

Standard vs advanced tiers

No charge if using standard tier providing the conditions:

• Total number of parameters: less than 10,000
• Maximum size of parameter: 4KB