AWS Systems Manager State Manager vs LogicMonitor

AWS Systems Manager State Manager automates keeping managed nodes and other AWS resources in a state that customers define. Its associations specify the configuration to maintain, when to apply it and which resources to target. Targets can be selected by tags, AWS Resource Groups, individual node IDs or all managed nodes in the current Region and account. Associations can run immediately or later and accept most standard cron and rate expressions, but association cron expressions cannot specify months. On Linux, macOS and Windows Server managed nodes, State Manager can bootstrap software, schedule agent updates, configure network settings, join nodes to a Microsoft Active Directory domain and run scripts. Association run output can be stored in Amazon S3, and State Manager is supported as an event type and target type in Amazon EventBridge rules. It has no additional charge, although limits may apply. State Manager runs as a cloud service with an agent-based model. AWS Systems Manager follows a shared responsibility model: AWS protects cloud infrastructure, while customer responsibilities depend on the service, data and requirements. Third-party auditors assess Systems Manager under assurance programs including SOC, PCI, FedRAMP and HIPAA.

LogicMonitor Envision unifies metrics, logs, events, and traces for infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Coverage includes networks, servers, remote environments, virtual machines, SD-WAN, databases, storage, and configuration. LogicMonitor says agentless collectors and automated discovery can onboard infrastructure without scripts or manual configuration. AI features provide anomaly detection, dynamic thresholds, usage forecasting, and intelligent alerting. The platform advertises more than 3,000 integrations, including Ansible, Cisco, Datadog, Dynatrace, Fortinet, GitHub, Grafana, Kubernetes, Linux, and Windows. Essentials starts at $16 a month per Hybrid Unit, with standard minimum quantities and terms, and supports up to 999 Hybrid Units. A Hybrid Unit varies by resource type. A 15-day trial is available, but there is no free plan.