The company needs to ensure specific software is installed on EC2 instances automatically when they launch. Which AWS service and configuration will perform this installation at instance startup?
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Correct answer: Create AWS Systems Manager State Manager associations that apply at instance launch to bootstrap the instances with the required software..
Why this is the answer
AWS Systems Manager State Manager is designed for configuring and maintaining the state of EC2 instances, including installing software at launch. By creating an association, you define a desired state, and State Manager automatically applies it to instances, including newly launched ones that match the target criteria. The CloudWatch agent is for collecting metrics and logs, not for software installation. Amazon Inspector is a security assessment service, not a deployment tool. AWS Security Hub aggregates security findings and automates remediation for security issues, but it's not the primary service for initial software bootstrapping.
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