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Using service-linked roles for DataSync - AWS DataSync

Using service-linked roles for DataSync

AWS DataSync uses AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) service-linked roles. A service-linked role is a unique type of IAM role that is linked directly to DataSync. Service-linked roles are predefined by DataSync and include all the permissions that the service requires to call other AWS services on your behalf.