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