Hands-on LabModule 03

Lab: Module 03: The AWS Account & Root User

AWS Skill Builder Lab — These labs run in a sandboxed AWS environment provided by Skill Builder. No charges to your personal account. Requires an active Skill Builder subscription.

Skill Builder Lab: Introduction to AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Lab Name: Introduction to AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Duration: 60 minutes Level: Introductory

What You Will Practice

  • Creating IAM users and assigning them to groups
  • Attaching managed policies to groups for permission management
  • Testing access by signing in as different IAM users
  • Understanding the principle of least privilege through policy evaluation
  • Reviewing IAM best practices including MFA and password policies

How to Access

  1. Log in to AWS Skill Builder
  2. Search for "Introduction to AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)" in the lab catalog
  3. Click "Start Lab" to launch the sandboxed environment
  4. Follow the lab instructions provided in the Skill Builder interface

Why Skill Builder?

  • Pre-configured AWS environment (no setup required)
  • No charges to your personal account
  • Automatic cleanup when lab session ends
  • Guided instructions within the platform

After Completing

Return here and mark this lab as complete. The concepts practiced in this Skill Builder lab directly correspond to the hands-on skills tested in the Phase exam.

Alternative Labs

If the recommended lab is unavailable, search Skill Builder for these related topics:

  • IAM Users and Groups
  • AWS IAM Policy Simulator
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