AWS - Identity and Access Management
You created an inline policy for a role but it is not granting the expected permissions. What is the most likely cause?
You created an inline policy for a role but it is not granting the expected permissions. What is the most likely cause?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Verify inline policy attachment rules
Inline policies can be attached to roles, so Inline policies cannot be attached to roles. is incorrect.Step 2: Check common issues with inline policies
Invalid JSON syntax in the inline policy will prevent permissions from applying correctly.Step 3: Understand policy priority
Managed and inline policies are evaluated together; no priority overrides permissions except explicit deny.Final Answer:
The inline policy JSON syntax is invalid. -> Option AQuick Check:
Invalid JSON breaks policy effect [OK]
Quick Trick: Check JSON syntax first for inline policy issues [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Assuming inline policies can't attach to roles
- Thinking managed policies override inline by priority
- Confusing policy names causing conflicts
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