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Config or rotating secret?
This comparison card contrasts Config or rotating secret. SSM Parameter Store is described as hierarchical parameters. It also notes secureString optional. Secrets Manager is described as secret lifecycle with managed rotation. The card pairs SSM Parameter Store with app configuration, and Secrets Manager with credentials that must rotate.
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Config or rotating secret?
SSM Parameter Store
Hierarchical parameters; SecureString optional.
Secrets Manager
Secret lifecycle with managed rotation.
Key points
FEATURE flags and DB hostnames.
RDS master password every 30 days.
Example
get-parameter / get-secret-value + rotate
Use when
App configuration.
Credentials that must rotate.