Hands-on LabModule 05

Lab: Module 05: IAM - Roles & Federation

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: Using AWS IAM Roles

Lab Name: Using AWS IAM Roles Duration: 60 minutes Level: Intermediate

What You Will Practice

  • Creating IAM roles for EC2 instances and other AWS services
  • Attaching instance profiles to running EC2 instances
  • Understanding trust policies and how role assumption works
  • Using temporary credentials provided by roles instead of long-term keys
  • Testing cross-account access patterns using role chaining

How to Access

  1. Log in to AWS Skill Builder
  2. Search for "Using AWS IAM Roles" 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 Roles for EC2
  • Assuming IAM Roles
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