Connect an AWS Account to Octopus Deploy

In a detailed guide by Michael Levan, the process of integrating Octopus Deploy with Amazon Web Services (AWS) is explored, focusing on simplifying cloud connectivity for continuous delivery and deployment. The article outlines the necessary prerequisites, such as having an AWS account and an Octopus Deploy server, and provides a step-by-step walkthrough on creating an Identity and Access Management (IAM) user in AWS to authenticate Octopus Deploy. Two methods for creating an IAM user are discussed: using the AWS UI for a more clicking-intensive approach and employing the AWS CLI for a streamlined, code-based process. Once the IAM user is set up and equipped with appropriate permissions, the guide explains how to input the AWS access key and secret key into the Octopus Deploy Web Portal to establish a successful connection. This ensures seamless programmatic interaction between Octopus Deploy and AWS, essential for efficient cloud-based deployments.