Update AWS Tools for PowerShell at scale with AWS Systems Manager
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This article explains how to update AWS Tools for PowerShell across multiple Amazon EC2 instances at scale using AWS Systems Manager Run Command. It provides a step-by-step walkthrough to run a PowerShell script that checks for installed AWS PowerShell modules, compares them with the latest versions available in the PowerShell Gallery, and updates them if necessary.
Specifically, the article covers:
- Prerequisites for running the script, such as configuring managed nodes and IAM permissions
- Detailed steps to run the PowerShell script using AWS Systems Manager Run Command
- Explanation of the PowerShell script functionality, including checking for NuGet provider, finding installed AWS modules, comparing versions, and updating outdated modules
- Options for selecting target instances based on instance tags, manual selection, or resource groups
- Monitoring command status and viewing command output
- Conclusion highlighting the benefits of automating AWS Tools for PowerShell updates using AWS Systems Manager
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