Secure Hierarchical Storage for Configuration Data
Parameter Store provides secure, hierarchical storage for configuration data and secrets management with built-in version control.
Plain text data, up to 4KB (Standard) or 8KB (Advanced)
Comma-separated values, same size limits
Encrypted with KMS, for sensitive data
Remember: Parameter Store Standard tier is free with 10,000 parameters. Use hierarchical paths for organization. SecureString type uses KMS encryption. Choose Parameter Store for configuration data, Secrets Manager for automatic rotation.