AWS Parameters and Secrets Lambda Extension - SSM Parameters

How can Lambda Parameter- and Secrets-Extension make it more efficient to retrieve parameters from AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store? In this video I’ll discuss what this new extension is and why you should consider using it for your Lambda functions.
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- Intro: 0:00​
- Example diagram: 2:44
- Create SSM Parameter: 5:17
- Create Lambda function: 5:43
- Create IAM Policy: 10:36
- Demo: 12:00
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[@vncstudio]

Good video! Would be great if you also published the video with AWS Parameters and Secrets Lambda Extension with Secrets Manager.

[@EndreSynnes]

Thank you so much! 😄 Yes, I will for sure make that video 🙌

[@khandoor7228]

lambda functions need a better way to handle python packages. Is there anything new for that?

[@EndreSynnes]

Hi, yes we need a better way of handling python packages 😅 Not that I'm aware of, but if you are using any IaC tools like Terraform it's quite easy to install all the libraries/packages you need using for example a requirements.txt file.
Also you may be familiar with Lambda Layers? If not then you can install all the libraries that you depend on in a Lambda Layer and simply add that layer to all your Lambda functions 😄 I'll make a future video about 🙌
I hope this was somewhat helpful 😊