This post demonstrates using AWS CloudFormation StackSets to deploy CloudFormation Hooks from a centralized delegated administrator account to all accounts within an Organization Unit (OU), enabling scalable and consistent governance across an AWS Organization.

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<p>This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to deploy CloudFormation Hooks to multiple AWS accounts within an Organization Unit (OU) using AWS CloudFormation StackSets.</p>
<p>Specifically, the article covers:</p>
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<li>Overview of AWS CloudFormation StackSets and Hooks</li>
<li>Architecture for deploying Hooks to accounts in an Organization</li>
<li>Prerequisites for the deployment</li>
<li>Sample Hook development and packaging</li>
<li>Deploying the Hook using CloudFormation StackSets to accounts in an OU</li>
<li>Testing the deployed Hook</li>
<li>Updating the Hook package</li>
<li>Cleanup steps</li>
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Deploy CloudFormation Hooks to an Organization with service-managed StackSets

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