Guided Lab: Amazon S3 Access Point with VPC Restriction

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Description

Amazon S3 Access Points simplify the management of data access at scale, particularly for shared datasets. Instead of relying on a single, complex bucket policy, you can create multiple access points for different applications, users, or teams, each with specific permissions tailored to their needs. By configuring a VPC Network Origin, you can further secure your data by ensuring that only requests from a designated Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) are granted access to your S3 bucket. This setup provides enhanced security and simplifies data governance in multi-tenant environments.

In this lab, you will learn how to create an Amazon S3 Access Point and configure it to allow access only from a specific VPC, ensuring your data is secure and access is controlled.

Prerequisites

This lab assumes you have the following:

Basic knowledge and understanding of Amazon S3, and Amazon VPC

If you find any gaps in your knowledge, consider taking the following lab:

Objectives

By the end of this lab, you will:

Learn how to create an S3 Access Point with a VPC Network Origin.

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Lab Steps

Create a VPC

1. Go to the VPC dashboard in the AWS Management Console.

Click on Create VPC.
Resource to create: VPC only
Name: MyVPC
CIDR block: 10.0.0.0/16
Tenancy: Default

Click Create VPC.

2. Once created, note down the VPC ID for later use.

Create an S3 Bucket

1. Navigate to the Amazon S3 dashboard

2. Create a New Bucket:

Name your bucket uniquely ( example: access-bucket-3000)
Scroll down and click on Create Bucket.

Create an Access Point with the VPC as Network Origin

1. On the left sidebar, click on Access Points.

2. Click on Create Access Point.

3. Follow the configurations below:

Provide a unique name for the Access Point. (example: my-access-point-6000 )
Under Bucket, select Choose a bucket in this account
- Click on Browse S3 and select the Bucket you created earlier
Under Network origin, select Virtual private cloud (VPC)
- VPC ID: Paste the VPC ID you note down earlier.

Scroll down and click on Create access point to complete the setup.

Congratulations! You have successfully created an Amazon S3 Access Point with a VPC Network Origin. By using this configuration, you’ve enhanced the security of your S3 bucket by ensuring that only traffic originating from your specified VPC can access the data. This setup is particularly useful in environments where data security and controlled network access are essential.

Key Takeaways:

S3 Access Points simplify and streamline access management for large datasets.
Using a VPC Network Origin restricts access to only the designated VPC, adding an extra layer of security.
This lab lays the groundwork for secure data practices in AWS environments.

As a best practice, remember to delete any resources no longer in use, such as Access Points or VPCs, to maintain a clutter-free AWS environment.

Thank you for joining this lab, and happy learning!