TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Audience: Cloud Engineers, System Administrators, and IT Professionals managing AWS resources.
Scope: This section covers AWS identity and access management, network configuration, resource management, and training resources for the Aggie Innovation Platform (AIP).
Texas A&M University leverages Amazon Web Services through the Aggie Innovation Platform (AIP) to provide scalable, secure cloud infrastructure for research, teaching, and administrative workloads.
Quick Links
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| AWS SSO Portal | Access AWS accounts via single sign-on |
| Kion Portal | Cloud governance and account management |
| AWS Console | Direct AWS management console access |
Documentation Sections
Identity & Access Management
Documentation for AWS SSO configuration, emergency access procedures, and account lifecycle management.
- SSO Configuration — Azure AD integration with AWS Identity Center
- Emergency Access — Break-glass procedures for critical situations
- Account Closure — Standard operating procedures for decommissioning accounts
Network Configuration
Network allocation tables and VPC configuration for AWS regions.
- Network Allocations — IP address assignments by region and account
- Transit Gateway — Cross-account connectivity configuration
- DirectConnect — On-premises to AWS connectivity
Resource Management
Best practices for managing AWS resources cost-effectively.
- Pricing Models — Guide to choosing between On-Demand, Reserved, Spot, and Savings Plans
- Cost Optimization — FinOps practices for AWS workloads
Training & Reliability
Learning paths and training resources for AWS certification and skill development.
- Learning Paths — Recommended courses from AWS Training, A Cloud Guru, and AWS Educate
- Certification Prep — Resources for Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, and Security Specialty
New to AWS at Texas A&M? Start by requesting access through the Kion Portal and reviewing the SSO configuration documentation.