AWS Accounts Flashcards
1
Q
What is the technical name given to users in AWS?
A
Identities
2
Q
What is IAM?
A
Identity and Access Management - Users, Groups and Roles can be created and given FULL or LIMITED permissions.
3
Q
Can you use the same IAM to all different AWS regions?
A
Yes
4
Q
What 3 different types of identity objects are possible in IAM?
A
Users, Groups and Roles
5
Q
What does IAM?
A
- Manages Identities
- Authenticate (prove you are who you claim)
- Authorize (allow or deny access)
6
Q
What are IAM main characteristics?
A
- No cost
- Global resilience service
- ALLOW or DENY its identities on an AWS account
7
Q
What is IAM Access Key?
A
A Long-Term credential
8
Q
How many passwords can an IAM User have?
A
1 username and 1 password
9
Q
How many access keys can a IAM user have?
A
Maximum of 2 access keys.
10
Q
What are the components of an IAM Access Key?
A
Access Key ID and Secret Access Key
11
Q
Can you use Access Keys with IAM roles?
A
No
