I'm looking to pivot my IT career into Identity and Access Management (IAM) specifically within AWS. With a decade of experience in IT, I have a strong background in Windows Active Directory and Azure Entra ID, but I want to focus on AWS IAM to enhance my job prospects. I'm not ready to pursue AWS certifications yet, as I'd like to gain some practical experience first. What are the best ways to learn AWS IAM and gain hands-on projects that I can showcase?
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IAM is indeed a fundamental part of AWS, but it's not something you typically build a project around. It's more about managing permissions and access. A good start might be looking for resources that specifically cover AWS IAM best practices and features.
Just a heads up, when talking about "IAM" in AWS, it has a very specific meaning compared to other platforms. Ideally, try to federate an AWS Organization with IAM Identity Center if you have access. Here are some project ideas:
- Create an S3 bucket with KMS-CMK encryption and share it across accounts.
- Experiment with EC2 Instance Role policies, perhaps by mandating IMDSv2. Learning how to use CloudTrail to track IAM activities is also super helpful!
I can help you get started with AWS IAM! Check out these official AWS resources: 1. [Getting started with IAM](https://go.aws/4ppcQHy) and 2. [Tutorials and resources](https://go.aws/3KAQZOn). These guides will walk you through the basics and help you understand how IAM functions in AWS.
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