Introduction :-

AWS is renowned for its robust cloud computing solutions, while Snowflake is celebrated for its powerful data warehousing capabilities. Connecting these two through API integration allows for seamless data flow, resulting in enhanced efficiency and effective data management. Let’s delve deeper into how this integration can benefit your business.Prerequisite :-

Note :- Ensure you have completed Create the API Integration for AWS in Snowflake.

Setting Up the Trust Relationship Between Snowflake and the New IAM Role

Follow these steps in the AWS Management Console:

Open IAM Service:

• Navigate to IAM on your AWS Management Console.

Select Roles:

• From the IAM dashboard, select “Roles.”

Locate Your New IAM Role:

• Use the value from the “New IAM Role Name” field in your worksheet to find the corresponding role name in the AWS Management Console.

Edit Trust Relationship:

• Under the “Trust relationships” tab, click on the “Edit trust relationship” button.

Modify the Policy Document:

• In the opened Policy Document, add the necessary authentication information.

• Replace the Statement.Principal.AWS value with the value from the API_AWS_IAM_USER_ARN field of your worksheet.

• In the Statement.Condition field, initially containing curly braces (“{}”), paste the following:

"StringEquals": { "sts:ExternalId": "ABC-123456" }

• Replace “ABC-123456” with the value from the API_AWS_EXTERNAL_ID field in your worksheet.

Example of the Updated Policy Document

After editing, the Policy Document for the trust relationship should look like this:

{
  "Version": "2012-10-17",
  "Statement": [
    {
      "Effect": "Allow",
      "Principal": {
        "AWS": "arn:aws:iam::1234567898012:user/development/development_user"
      },
      "Action": "sts:AssumeRole",
      "Condition": {
        "StringEquals": { 
          "sts:ExternalId": "EXTERNAL_FUNCTIONS_SFCRole=3_8Hcmbi9halFOkt+MdilPi7rdgOv=" 
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}

Save Changes:

• Click on “Update Trust Policy” to save the changes.

By following these steps, you establish the necessary trust relationship between your Snowflake account and AWS IAM, facilitating seamless API integration.

Conclusion :-

Linking API integration between AWS and Snowflake Proxy Service can transform your business operations by enhancing data management, offering real-time insights, and improving operational efficiency. Whether you are a small startup or a large enterprise, this powerful combination can help you stay ahead in the competitive landscape. By adopting this integration, you can make more informed decisions, optimize costs, and scale your business effortlessly, ensuring long-term success.