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Rotate or config?
This comparison card contrasts Rotate or config. Secrets Manager is described as secret lifecycle + managed rotation. SSM Parameter Store is described as hierarchical config. It also notes secureString optional. The card pairs Secrets Manager with credentials that must rotate, and SSM Parameter Store with app configuration values.
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Rotate or config?
Secrets Manager
Secret lifecycle + managed rotation.
SSM Parameter Store
Hierarchical config; SecureString optional.
Key points
RDS master password every 30 days.
FEATURE_X=true flag.
Example
rotate-secret / put-parameter --type String
Use when
Credentials that must rotate.
App configuration values.