Requirements for using pre and post scripts - Amazon EBS
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Requirements for using pre and post scripts

The following table outlines the requirements for using pre and post scripts with Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager.

Application-consistent snapshots
Requirement VSS Backup Custom SSM document Other use cases
SSM Agent installed and running on target instances ✓ ✓ ✓
VSS system requirements met on target instances ✓
VSS enabled instance profile associated with target instances ✓
VSS components installed on target instances ✓
Prepare SSM document with pre and post script commands ✓ ✓
Prepare Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager IAM role run pre and post scripts ✓ ✓ ✓
Create snapshot policy that targets instances and is configured for pre and post scripts ✓ ✓ ✓