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AWS DataSync Enhanced mode supports OpenID Connect (OIDC) for Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure

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AWS DataSync Enhanced mode now supports OpenID Connect (OIDC) authentication for Google Cloud Storage and Microsoft Azure Blob Storage locations.

  • Uses IAM roles to obtain short-lived credentials from Google Cloud or Microsoft Entra ID
  • Automatically refreshes credentials to ensure uninterrupted data transfers
  • Eliminates need for long-term credentials like HMAC keys or SAS tokens
  • Enables secure cross-cloud data movement while maintaining security compliance
  • Configure via AWS CLI, API, or AWS CloudFormation
  • Available in all AWS Regions supporting DataSync Enhanced mode

This enhancement allows organizations to transfer data across clouds securely while adhering to policies that restrict long-term credential usage.

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