AWS Administration Cookbook

Auth Account role configuration

Now we're going to create two roles. These roles will correspond to the groups we defined in Active Directory:

• AWSPowerUser: CanAssumePowerUser
• AWSReadOnly: CanAssumeReadOnly

1. Start by creating the CanAssumePowerUser role first:

2. We want this role to be an AWS Directory Service role, so be sure to select it before proceeding:

3. Attach the AllowAssumeRole policy we have already created to this role:

Hint: You can filter the roles using the search box to make finding them easier.

4. Click Create Role to confirm: ...