How can the deployments of the operating system and application patches be automated using a default and custom repository?
Use AWS Systems Manager to create a new patch baseline including the custom repository. Run the AWS-RunPatchBaseline document using the run command to verify and install patches.
Use AWS Direct Connect to integrate the corporate repository and deploy the patches using Amazon CloudWatch scheduled events, then use the CloudWatch dashboard to create reports.
Use yum-config-manager to add the custom repository under /etc/yum.repos.d and run yum-config-manager-enable to activate the repository.
Use AWS Systems Manager to create a new patch baseline including the corporate repository. Run the AWS-AmazonLinuxDefaultPatchBaseline document using the run command to verify and install patches.
Explanations:
AWS Systems Manager can automate the deployment of patches by creating a new patch baseline that includes a custom repository. The AWS-RunPatchBaseline document can then be executed to verify and install the necessary patches, ensuring compliance with patient privacy requirements.
AWS Direct Connect is primarily used for establishing a dedicated network connection between on-premises environments and AWS. It does not inherently manage patch deployments or integrate with repositories for automatic patching. CloudWatch can monitor but does not directly handle patch management.
Whileyum-config-managercan be used to manage repositories on Amazon Linux, this option does not provide a comprehensive automation solution for patch management. It requires manual execution and does not ensure continuous compliance or reporting.
Although AWS Systems Manager can create a patch baseline, the reference to using the AWS-AmazonLinuxDefaultPatchBaseline document is misleading if it doesn’t specifically address the custom repository required for this scenario. A custom patch baseline is needed to include specific patches from a corporate repository.