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IAM User

An IAM (Identity and Access Management) user is an entity created in AWS that allows administrators to manage access to AWS services and resources securely. Each IAM user has a unique name and identification within an AWS account, granting specified permissions to access resources as needed. For more detailed information, you can refer to the official AWS IAM documentation.

Terraform Mappings:

  • aws_iam_user.arn

Supported Methods​

  • GET: Get an IAM user by name
  • LIST: List all IAM users
  • SEARCH: Search for IAM users by ARN

iam-group​

IAM users can be associated with IAM groups to simplify permissions management. By adding users to groups, administrators can manage user permissions collectively rather than individually. Groups have policies attached that define what permissions the users within the group have, creating a more structured and manageable permissions model in AWS environments.