12 Questions
What is a challenge when managing credentials for applications running on EC2 instances?
Securely distributing credentials to each instance, especially those created by AWS
What method is recommended for retrieving session credentials for Amazon EC2 workloads?
Retrieving session credentials using a specific method described below
What error may occur if you try to assume a role without creating the required trust policy?
AccessDenied error
When should role assumption calls using sts:AssumeRole be avoided?
When needing to assume the same role associated with the instance
Why is it important to update credentials on each EC2 instance when rotating AWS credentials?
To maintain consistency in permissions across all instances
What kind of strategy is suggested for managing credentials for applications that run on EC2 instances?
Securely distributing AWS credentials to each instance
What is the purpose of using IAM roles in AWS?
To delegate permission for applications to make API requests without managing credentials.
How are IAM roles specified for instances in AWS?
By specifying the role during instance launch or attachment.
What type of permissions can be granted using IAM roles?
Specific API actions and resources for applications.
When creating IAM roles, what kind of policies should be associated with them?
Policies that restrict access to only the required API calls.
Can one attach multiple IAM roles to an instance in AWS?
No, only one IAM role can be attached per instance.
What is the purpose of an instance profile in AWS?
To provide a container for an IAM role associated with an instance.
Learn about securely distributing AWS credentials to applications running on EC2 instances in order to sign API requests. Discover strategies for managing credentials while protecting them from unauthorized access.
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