Which AWS Systems Manager feature allows you to securely store and manage sensitive information like database passwords and API keys, providing integration with CloudFormation and IAM for access control?

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Correct Answer: AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store

Parameter Store is a central location to manage configuration data and secrets, though Secrets Manager is preferred for lifecycle management (rotation)....

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Which AWS Systems Manager feature allows you to securely store and manage sensitive information like database passwords and API keys, providing integration with CloudFormation and IAM for access control?

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AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store

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Parameter Store is a central location to manage configuration data and secrets, though Secrets Manager is preferred for lifecycle management (rotation).

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