AWS CLI is a unified tool that allows you to manage your AWS services using commands in your terminal or command window. It provides a simple and efficient way to interact with AWS APIs programmatically.

Key Features

  • ✅ Cross-Platform Support: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • 🛠️ Command History: Easily recall previous commands
  • 🌐 Global Arguments: Apply to all AWS services
  • 📚 Comprehensive Documentation: Access full API reference

Installation

  1. Download the AWS CLI installer from here
  2. Run the installer and follow the prompts
  3. Configure your AWS credentials using aws configure command

Common Commands

Command Description
aws ec2 describe-instances List all EC2 instances
aws s3 ls View S3 buckets
aws lambda update-function-code Deploy new Lambda versions

Best Practices

  • 🔒 Always use IAM roles for secure access
  • 📁 Organize commands with AWS profiles
  • 📈 Use --output json for structured responses

Expand Your Knowledge

Explore AWS CLI tutorials to learn advanced features like scripting and automation. 🚀

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