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Overview of process to obtain new AWS cloud account
New AWS Cloud accounts are acquired by submitting an AWS Cloud Account Request form and receiving request approval from UMD AWS Administrators.
The time to process requests will differ on a case by case basis.
After your account request has been processed, you will receive a notification about the status of your request.
In order for your account request to be approved, it is important that you fill out the request form correctly before submitting.
Navigating to AWS cloud account request form
There are two ways you can navigate to the AWS Cloud Account Request form.
- Method 1: Enter “AWS Cloud Account Request” in the search bar on the IT Support Portal and click the search result.
- Method 2: Navigate to Service Catalog > Network, Servers and Storage > AWS Account on the IT Support Portal where the form can be found.
Filling out AWS cloud account request form
Below are the required form fields where user specification is needed and the outline for the correct formatting of each field.
| Form Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Owner |
Drop Down |
Name of the primary owner for requested AWS Account |
| Department |
String |
Four character department descriptions (Examples: ENGR, BMGT, MATH) |
| Service |
String |
Short description of the service/project that will run in this AWS account. For generic (multi-use) cases, ‘it’ may be used. |
| Description |
Text Box |
Long(er) description of what the account will be used for, the service(s) running within it, and other relevant details |
| Admin HR Group |
String |
Full path to the HR group (timesheet group) that contains the people who will be given full admin access to the account. (Example: 'libr-libraries-it') |
| Charge to Driver Worktag Account |
String |
Driver Worktag that will incur the charges associated with this AWS account |
| Description for Financial Approvals | Text-Box | Context for the Driver Worktag fiscal officer who will be approving AWS request |
| Add Owner Notifications |
Drop Down |
Full name of the AWS account owner |
| Add Group/Reflector Notifications |
Drop Down |
Full name of the group/reflector email(s) |