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Automated instance configuration in AMS Advanced - AMS Advanced User Guide

End of support notice: On June 30, 2027, AWS will end support for AMS Advanced. After June 30, 2027, you will no longer be able to access the AMS Advanced console or AMS Advanced resources. For more information, see AMS Advanced end of support.

Automated instance configuration in AMS Advanced

The AMS Advanced automated instance configuration service runs daily and automatically scans and updates the SSM and CloudWatch agents and configuration files on your managed EC2 instances. The updates apply, as needed to:

  • SSM and CloudWatch agents

  • CloudWatch configuration files

These updates allow AMS to access your AMS-managed EC2 instances, and to configure your instances to emit appropriate logs and metrics.