AWS IAM Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Solutions

Issue 1: Access Denied Errors

Problem: Users receive "Access Denied" errors.
Solution:
1. Check the user's permissions and ensure they have the correct policies attached.
2. Review the IAM policy and ensure it grants the required actions.

Issue 2: Policies Not Taking Effect

Problem: Policies seem to not apply correctly.
Solution:
1. Verify that the policy is correctly attached to the user, group, or role.
2. Use IAM Policy Simulator to test the policy and identify issues.

Issue 3: Role Assumption Failures

Problem: Roles cannot be assumed.
Solution:
1. Check the trust policy of the role to ensure it allows the intended entities to assume the role.
2. Verify the role's permissions and make sure they are correctly configured.

Practical Examples

Using IAM Policy Simulator:
1. Sign in to the AWS Management Console.
2. Open the IAM console at IAM Dashboard.
3. In the navigation pane, click Policy Simulator.
4. Enter the policy details and simulate actions to test permissions.