AWS Serverless Microservices with Patterns and Best Practices - Create IAM User Account and Configure for Programmatic a

The video tutorial explains the process of creating and configuring an IAM user under an AWS root account. It emphasizes the importance of security best practices, such as creating a dedicated IAM user for daily tasks instead of using the root account. The tutorial covers both programmatic and console access, detailing the steps to create an IAM user, set permissions, and generate access keys. It also highlights the significance of programmatic access for using AWS CLI and SDKs, and provides a step-by-step guide to setting up and managing IAM users effectively.

What should you remember to do with the account ID and secret access key?

How can you log in with the newly created IAM user?

What security best practices should be followed when creating IAM users?

What is the difference between programmatic access and management console access?