- A
AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager
Why wrong: AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager is used for patching operating systems and applications, not for executing custom scripts as part of a deployment.
- B
AWS Systems Manager State Manager
Why wrong: AWS Systems Manager State Manager is used for ongoing configuration management and enforcement of desired states, not for one-time script execution during a deployment.
- C
AWS Systems Manager Automation
Why wrong: AWS Systems Manager Automation simplifies common maintenance and deployment tasks by creating automation runbooks, but the question specifically asks for executing scripts and commands, which is the primary function of Run Command.
- D
AWS Systems Manager Run Command
AWS Systems Manager Run Command allows you to execute scripts and commands on EC2 instances remotely and securely, making it the appropriate capability for running deployment scripts.
Systems Manager State Manager for Deployment Scripts — Migrate from OpsWorks
This DVA-C02 practice question tests your understanding of deployment. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. A key principle to apply: aWS Systems Manager Run Command. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company uses AWS OpsWorks for configuration management and deployment of applications on EC2 instances. The company wants to migrate to AWS Systems Manager for automation and patching. Which Systems Manager capability should be used to execute scripts and commands on EC2 instances as part of a deployment?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
AWS Systems Manager Run Command
AWS Systems Manager Run Command is the correct capability because it allows you to remotely and securely execute scripts and commands on EC2 instances as part of a deployment. Run Command is designed for one-time or on-demand execution, which aligns with the need to run deployment scripts. State Manager is for ongoing configuration management, not for one-time deployment tasks.
Key principle: AWS Systems Manager Run Command
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager
Why it's wrong here
AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager is used for patching operating systems and applications, not for executing custom scripts as part of a deployment.
- ✗
AWS Systems Manager State Manager
Why it's wrong here
AWS Systems Manager State Manager is used for ongoing configuration management and enforcement of desired states, not for one-time script execution during a deployment.
- ✗
AWS Systems Manager Automation
Why it's wrong here
AWS Systems Manager Automation simplifies common maintenance and deployment tasks by creating automation runbooks, but the question specifically asks for executing scripts and commands, which is the primary function of Run Command.
- ✓
AWS Systems Manager Run Command
Why this is correct
AWS Systems Manager Run Command allows you to execute scripts and commands on EC2 instances remotely and securely, making it the appropriate capability for running deployment scripts.
Related concept
AWS Systems Manager Run Command
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates may mistakenly choose State Manager because it can also run scripts as part of a desired state, but the question specifically asks for executing scripts 'as part of a deployment', which is typically a one-time action. Run Command is purpose-built for ad-hoc command execution, making it the right choice.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
AWS Systems Manager Automation simplifies common maintenance and deployment tasks by creating automation runbooks, but the question specifically asks for executing scripts and commands, which is the primary function of Run Command.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
State Manager uses SSM documents (e.g., AWS-RunShellScript or AWS-RunPowerShellScript) within associations that can be triggered by a schedule, on instance boot, or on a change event. Under the hood, State Manager leverages the same SSM Agent as Run Command but adds a persistence layer via association definitions stored in the Systems Manager backend, ensuring the desired state is reapplied even after instance reboots. In a real-world scenario, migrating from OpsWorks Chef recipes to State Manager allows you to define a 'deployment' association that runs a script to pull the latest application code from S3 and restart services, with automatic re-execution on instance replacement.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- AWS Systems Manager Run Command
- AWS Systems Manager State Manager
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
AWS Systems Manager Run Command
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. AWS Systems Manager Run Command Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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What does this DVA-C02 question test?
Deployment — This question tests Deployment — AWS Systems Manager Run Command.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: AWS Systems Manager Run Command — AWS Systems Manager Run Command is the correct capability because it allows you to remotely and securely execute scripts and commands on EC2 instances as part of a deployment. Run Command is designed for one-time or on-demand execution, which aligns with the need to run deployment scripts. State Manager is for ongoing configuration management, not for one-time deployment tasks.
What should I do if I get this DVA-C02 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
AWS Systems Manager Run Command
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