- EC2 now includes the associated public SSM Parameter Store parameter in the metadata returned by DescribeImages for public AMIs.
- Enables easy discovery and referencing of the parameter, simplifying use of up‑to‑date AMIs in configurations.
- Feature is available at no extra cost in all AWS regions, including China and GovCloud.
Amazon EC2 now surfaces the public SSM parameters associated with public AMIs
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