A Beginner's Guide to AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Introduction

AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a critical AWS component that allows you to securely manage access to your AWS resources. You can use IAM to create and manage users, groups, roles, and policies to grant the appropriate level of access to the right people. This introductory guide will walk you through the fundamentals of IAM and provide an understanding of its key components and best practices.

1. Understanding the Components of IAM

1.1. Users

A user is …

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