AWS Systems Manager Automation enhances runbook execution control and updates free tier

AWS Systems Manager Automation now offers three new features that enhance runbook execution control and success rates. Additionally, we are announcing updates to our free tier structure, as part of our ongoing commitment to providing simple, standardized, and cost-effective services to customers.

There are three key features added. First, customers can now easily re-execute runbooks directly from the Automation console with pre-populated parameters, streamlining repeated operations. Second, customers will be able to automatically retry throttled API calls during high-concurrency scenarios to improve execution reliability. Lastly, customers will be able to specify nested organizational units (OUs) in their target selection for more fine-grained control over their resources across accounts.

Additionally, the existing free tier for Automation (100,000 steps and 5,000 seconds of script duration per month) will no longer be available for new customers and will end on December 31, 2025 for existing customers. Customers can try Automation capabilities for free by starting a new AWS account under a free plan, where they can use up to $200 in Free Tier credits on eligible AWS Services. Automation pricing remains the same at $0.002 per step executed and $0.00003 per second of scripts executed.

Systems Manager Automation is available in all AWS Commercial and AWS GovCloud (US) Regions. To learn more about Automation, review the documentation and Systems Manager pricing page. For more details on available plans on new customer benefits, visit the AWS Free Tier page.