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P V D SIVA KRISHNA
P V D SIVA KRISHNA

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Identity & Accesses Management

Briefly explain what IAM (Identity and Access Management) is and its importance in AWS.
Mention the significance of managing users, groups, roles, and policies securely.
Setting Up IAM:

Guide readers through accessing the IAM dashboard in the AWS Management Console.
Include screenshots showing the navigation steps.
Users:

Explain what users are in IAM and their role in accessing AWS resources.
Show how to create, manage, and delete users.
Include screenshots of the user creation process.
Groups:

Describe the concept of groups and how they help in managing permissions for multiple users.
Provide instructions on creating, modifying, and deleting groups.
Include screenshots of group creation and permission assignment.
Roles:

Explain the purpose of roles in AWS IAM, such as granting temporary permissions to entities like AWS services or external users.
Walk through the process of creating, modifying, and deleting roles.
Show screenshots of role creation and policy attachment.
Policies:

Introduce policies and their role in defining permissions.
Explain policy structure using JSON and how to attach policies to users, groups, or roles.
Include examples of common policies and their JSON representations.
Show screenshots of policy attachment.
Best Practices:

Provide tips and best practices for managing IAM securely, such as using strong passwords, enabling MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), and regularly reviewing permissions.
Include images or diagrams illustrating best practices.
Conclusion:

Summarize the key points covered in the article.
Encourage readers to explore further resources or AWS documentation for more in-depth learning.

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