What is the difference between AWS Secrets Manager and AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store for storing sensitive configuration?

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What is the difference between AWS Secrets Manager and AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store for storing sensitive configuration?

Key points

  • Secrets Manager offers automatic rotation for specific credentials
  • Parameter Store provides free standard parameters and optional encryption
  • Secrets Manager is better for credentials needing rotation
  • Parameter Store is suitable for general configuration and cost-sensitive use cases

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