Overview

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive and widely used cloud computing platform offered by Amazon, one of the world’s largest e-commerce and technology companies. AWS provides a range of cloud services that enable individuals, businesses, and organizations to access and utilize computing resources over the Internet.

Where to find the Amazon Web Services (AWS) security key

1. Log into your AWS account
2. Click on your profile name in the top-right corner and access the Security credentials section

3. Create a new Access key along with a Secret key in the Access key ID and secret access section
   • Alternatively, you can use your previous combination (as long as you have your Secret key)

Additional AWS documentation

Adding AWS connection to Taikun

1. Switch to the Cloud credentials in Taikun 
2. Hit the Add Cloud Credentials button in the top-right corner
3. Specify the necessary parameters in the following menu:
   • Cloud Name – choose a name for your Cloud Credentials (3-30 characters, e.g. cloud-test)
   • Access Key ID, Secret Access Key – input your AWS credentials
   • Region – specify a suitable region
   • Availability Zone – choose availability for a region