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AWS Developers Podcast

New AWS Account? 10 steps to get started right

Jan 3, 2025
Cobus Bernard, a Developer Advocate at AWS, shares his insights on effectively managing AWS accounts. He discusses essential steps for setting up a new account, emphasizing security measures like multi-factor authentication. The conversation highlights the advantages of a multi-account strategy for improved organization and security, and the use of Terraform for automating CI/CD pipelines. Cobus also covers the importance of monitoring with AWS CloudTrail and setting budget alerts to prevent unexpected costs, offering actionable tips for all AWS users.
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Quick takeaways

  • Establishing a multi-account strategy in AWS enhances security and visibility by segregating duties across main and child accounts.
  • Implementing automation tools like Terraform and CI/CD pipelines streamlines resource management and ensures consistency in AWS deployments.

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Creating a New AWS Account

Establishing a new AWS account requires thoughtful planning, especially when managing multiple accounts. The ideal approach includes organizing accounts into a main billing account and several child accounts for different purposes, such as DNS management and development environments. To streamline operations, it is important to separate duties, ensuring that the billing or registration accounts have minimal activity, thus reducing security risks. By maintaining a clear structure, users can simplify account management and enhance visibility over their AWS infrastructure.

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