aws_ssm_activation Resource

Use the aws_ssm_activation InSpec audit resource to test properties of a ssm activation.

For additional information, including details on parameters and properties, see the AWS documentation on SSM Activations.

Installation

This resource is available in the Chef InSpec AWS resource pack.

See the Chef InSpec documentation on cloud platforms for information on configuring your AWS environment for InSpec and creating an InSpec profile that uses the InSpec AWS resource pack.

Syntax

An aws_ssm_activation resource block uses the parameter to select a ssm activation.

describe aws_ssm_activation(activation_id: 'ssm-activation-id-1234') do
  it { should exist }
end

Parameters

activation_id (required)

This resource accepts a single parameter, the SSM Activation ID. This can be passed either as a string or as a activation_id: 'value' key-value entry in a hash.

Properties

activation_id

Provides ID created by Systems Manager when you submitted the activation.

created_date

Provides the date the activation was created.

default_instance_name

Provides the name for the managed instance when it is created.

description

Provides a user defined description of the activation.

expiration_date

Provides the date when this activation can no longer be used to register managed instances.

expired

Whether or not the activation is expired.

iam_role

Provides the Amazon Identity and Access Management (IAM) role to assign to the managed instance.

registration_limit

Provides the maximum number of managed instances that can be registered with this activation.

registrations_count

Provides the number of managed instances already registered with this activation.

tags

Provides the tags assigned to the activation.

For a comprehensive list of properties available, see the API reference documentation

Examples

Check the Activation ID of a SSM Activation.

describe aws_ssm_activation(activation_id: 'ssm-activation-id-1234') do
  its('activation_id')  { should eq 'ssm-activation-id-1234' }
end

Matchers

This InSpec audit resource has the following special matchers. For a full list of available matchers, please visit our matchers page.

exist

The control will pass if the describe returns at least one result.

Use should_not to test the entity should not exist.

describe aws_ssm_activation(activation_id: 'ssm-activation-id-1234') do
  it { should exist }
end

describe aws_ssm_activation(activation_id: 'ssm-activation-id-6789') do
  it { should_not exist }
end

AWS Permissions

Your Principal will need the SSM:Client:DescribeActivationsResult action with Effect set to Allow.

You can find detailed documentation at Actions, Resources, and Condition Keys for Amazon Systems Manager.