Hello readers! As we progress on our #100DaysOfAWS journey, we've reached a crucial topic in our AWS Shield and Organizations series - creating and managing organizational units (OUs). In this chapter, we'll roll up our sleeves and get hands-on with AWS Organizations, the tool that helps you manage multiple AWS accounts in a breeze.
Understanding the Power of AWS Organizations:
Before we jump into creating OUs, let's understand why AWS Organizations is a game-changer. Imagine you're running a business with different departments, each with its own AWS account. AWS Organizations lets you manage these accounts collectively, setting policies, and applying controls across the entire organization.
Scenario: A Growing Business with Departments
Let's say you're running a tech company, and you have separate AWS accounts for Development, Marketing, and Operations. AWS Organizations acts as the conductor of this symphony, allowing you to manage billing, apply security policies, and streamline operations.
Creating Organizational Units (OUs):
Now, let's dive into creating OUs, the building blocks of AWS Organizations. OUs help you organize and manage your AWS accounts based on your business structure.
Example: Creating OUs for Departments
Development OU: To start, let's create an OU for the Development department. This OU will house the AWS accounts related to software development.
Marketing OU: Similarly, create an OU for Marketing to centralize AWS accounts associated with marketing initiatives.
Operations OU: Lastly, an OU for Operations to bring together AWS accounts managing infrastructure and operations.
Managing OUs:
Now that we've set up our OUs, let's explore how AWS Organizations helps us manage them effectively.
Policy Application:
Example: Cost Control Policy
Delegated Administration:
Example: Team Leads
Creating and managing OUs in AWS Organizations is about bringing order to the chaos of multiple AWS accounts. It matters because:
Efficiency:
Example: Streamlined Billing
Policy Consistency:
Example: Security Policies
Scalability:
Example: New Departments
As we conclude Day 69, you've not only learned about creating and managing OUs but also witnessed the practical impact of AWS Organizations in streamlining cloud management.
Stay tuned for more hands-on explorations in our #100DaysOfAWS series.
Until then, happy organizing in the cloud!
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