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Aws Sts Command: Assume Role
An engineer would use the command 'aws sts assume-role --role-arn {{aws_role_arn}}' when they need to temporarily gain permissions defined by a specific AWS IAM role in order to perform tasks on resources that require those permissions. Exact CLI syntax to assume role using Aws Sts.
When to use this: An engineer would use the command 'aws sts assume-role --role-arn {{aws_role_arn}}' when they need to temporarily gain permissions defined by a specific AWS IAM role in order to perform tasks on resources that require those permissions.
Command Syntax
aws sts assume-role --role-arn <aws_role_arn>aws sts assume-role --role-arn <aws_role_arn>Command Breakdown
--role-arn- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to assume role using Aws Sts.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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