Setting Up My Management Account
Established a Management Account, which serves as the central hub for controlling my AWS resources. This account plays a pivotal role in orchestrating and managing my entire AWS infrastructure.
Building an AWS Organization with org-formation tool
To streamline the organization of my AWS accounts and resources, I’ve leveraged the powerful org-formation tool. This nifty tool automates the process, making it easier for me to configure and manage my AWS Organization. With org-formation, I can define the structure of my organization, establish clear hierarchies, and maintain consistency across my AWS environment.
This tool takes the idea behind AWS Control Tower and enhances it with more features and capabilities.
Embracing CodeCommit and CodePipeline
To ensure efficient version control and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes, I’ve embraced CodeCommit and CodePipeline.
These AWS services allow me to commit and push changes to my codebase seamlessly. With Git at my fingertips, I have a robust mechanism to manage code versions and automate the deployment pipeline.
For my frontend and backend solutions later on in the project, I’ll be utilizing GitHub and GitHub Actions.
Implementing Automated Billing Alerts
Set up automated billing alerts. These alerts notify me when my AWS costs reach predefined thresholds, ensuring that I am always aware of my spending.
Integrating CodeCommit with Visual Studio Code
For a seamless development experience, I’ve integrated CodeCommit with Visual Studio Code (VS Code). This integration simplifies the code collaboration process and allows me to work efficiently within my preferred development environment.
Creating a Development Account
To maintain a clear separation between my production and development environments, I’ve established a dedicated Development Account. This account serves as a safe sandbox for testing changes before they are pushed to the production environment. It’s a crucial step to ensure the stability and reliability of my systems.
Setting Up AWS Single Sign-On (SSO)
Enhancing the login experience for AWS sign-on to multiple AWS accounts through the use of roles. I implemented AWS Single Sign-On (SSO) to provide a more convenient and secure way for to access AWS services. With SSO, I can access multiple AWS accounts and applications using a single set of credentials.
Leveraging IAM Identity Center for Role Federation
To further enhance my security posture and access management, I’ve utilized IAM Identity Center for role federation. This ensures that users have the appropriate permissions to access AWS resources while maintaining a high level of security and control.
With these foundational steps in place, I’ve laid the groundwork for a robust and organized AWS environment.