In this 2-hours long project-based course, you will learn how to
Beginner's guide to AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Beginner's guide to AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Instructor: Ann Kovattil
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Beginner level
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2 hours
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Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
You will get a real time experience of enabling Cross account access, to create an Identity provider and to access AWS account via AWS CLI.
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Taught in English
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
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Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Introduction to IAM, how to secure AWS Account by enabling Multi Factor Authentication
Create IAM User
Create IAM Group
Create Custom managed Policy
Create Role for AWS Services
Enable Cross Account Access.
Create 'Access Keys' and accessing AWS Account using CLI
Create 'Identity Provider'
Recommended experience
The learner only needs a free tier AWS account and a smart phone with 'Google Authenticator' app downloaded.
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Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
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Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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