In this workshop, you will learn how to use the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) to interact with AWS services efficiently through the command line.
ℹ️ Information: The AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) is an open-source tool that enables you to interact with AWS services using commands in your command-line shell. With the AWS CLI, you can control multiple AWS services directly from the command line and automate them through scripts.
The AWS CLI supports various command environments:
💡 Pro Tip: All administrative tasks available in the AWS Management Console can be performed using the AWS CLI or AWS API. New AWS services and features are typically made available in the CLI and API either immediately upon release or within 180 days.
AWS CLI profiles are collections of settings used to execute commands:
--profile
parameter or set the AWS_PROFILE
environment variable to switch profilesConfigure the AWS CLI using the aws configure
command, which prompts for:
🔒 Security Note: Store your AWS access keys securely and follow the principle of least privilege when configuring IAM permissions for CLI access. Consider using IAM roles for Amazon EC2 or AWS IAM Identity Center for enhanced security.
The default region determines where the AWS CLI sends requests. Select the region closest to your infrastructure or users for optimal performance and lower latency (e.g., us-west-2
for US West Oregon).
The AWS CLI supports multiple output formats:
💡 Pro Tip: Use the text
output format with Unix tools like grep
, awk
, and sed
for powerful command-line processing of AWS resource information.
The AWS CLI is a powerful tool for managing cloud infrastructure efficiently and can be customized for advanced use cases. Throughout this workshop, you’ll gain hands-on experience with essential AWS CLI commands and patterns.