AWS elemental-appliances-software documentation change
Summary
Replaced detailed sign-up steps with a reference link and removed security best practices about root user
Security assessment
Removal of root user security guidance reduces security documentation without evidence of vulnerability remediation. The change appears to be content simplification rather than security-related.
Diff
diff --git a/elemental-appliances-software/latest/ug/set-up-AWS-account.md b/elemental-appliances-software/latest/ug/set-up-AWS-account.md index 7887de214..d55bd3f36 100644 --- a//elemental-appliances-software/latest/ug/set-up-AWS-account.md +++ b//elemental-appliances-software/latest/ug/set-up-AWS-account.md @@ -7 +7 @@ -Next steps +Sign up for an AWS accountNext steps @@ -17,13 +17 @@ When you create an AWS account, you must accept the AWS Customer Agreement. This -If you do not have an AWS account, complete the following steps to create one. - -###### To sign up for an AWS account - - 1. Open [https://portal.aws.amazon.com/billing/signup](https://portal.aws.amazon.com/billing/signup). - - 2. Follow the online instructions. - -Part of the sign-up procedure involves receiving a phone call or text message and entering a verification code on the phone keypad. - -When you sign up for an AWS account, an _AWS account root user_ is created. The root user has access to all AWS services and resources in the account. As a security best practice, assign administrative access to a user, and use only the root user to perform [tasks that require root user access](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/latest/UserGuide/id_root-user.html#root-user-tasks). - - +## Sign up for an AWS account @@ -30,0 +19 @@ When you sign up for an AWS account, an _AWS account root user_ is created. The +To get started with AWS, you need an AWS account. For information about creating an AWS account, see [Getting started with an AWS account](https://docs.aws.amazon.com//accounts/latest/reference/getting-started.html) in the _AWS Account Management Reference Guide_.