Install the Session Manager plugin on Linux - Amazon Systems Manager
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Install the Session Manager plugin on Linux

This section includes information about verifying the signature of the Session Manager plugin installer package and installing the plugin on the following Linux distributions:

  • Amazon Linux 2

  • AL2023

  • RHEL

  • Debian Server

  • Ubuntu Server

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