AWS IAM User - Step-by-Step Tutorial (Part-1)

🚀 Hey there, AWS adventurers! It's [Your Name] back with another essential AWS tutorial. Today, we're demystifying the world of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM). If you've ever wondered about root accounts, IAM users, or permissions, this guide is for you!

🔵 What We're Unpacking Today:

1. Creating Your First AWS Root Account: Begin your AWS journey with me, step-by-step. It's simpler than you think!

2. Understanding the Root User: What can this super-powered user do? Let's deep dive into its capabilities.

3. Crafting an IAM User with Limited Permissions: Not everyone needs root powers. I'll guide you through making a restricted user.

4. Assigning Console Access to Your IAM User: Ensure your IAM user can navigate with ease. I'll show you how.

5. Generating that Perfect IAM Policy Document: A pivotal part of AWS. Together, we'll create a clear and secure policy.

6. IAM User Groups 101: How to make them, add users, and assign permissions - all in one place.

🔵 Why This Matters:
Mastering IAM in AWS is foundational. It's about ensuring the right people have the right access. And with this knowledge, you're setting yourself up for a safer, streamlined AWS experience.

📘 Resources That Boosted My AWS IAM Knowledge:

AWS Official Guide on IAM: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/lates...
Root User Best Practices: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/SetUp/lat...
IAM Policy Generator: https://awspolicygen.s3.amazonaws.com...

Join Me Through The Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Why IAM!
0:38 - Crafting Your First Root Account
2:54 - Root User Powers Explained
5:38 - Create IAM User
09:03 - Add Console Access to newly created IAM User
13:36 - IAM Policy Document Creation
17:56 - Attach IAM user to policy
20:55 - User Groups & Permissions
22:32 - Create User group, Add IAm user to group and attach policy to group


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