What is the AWS CLI?
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This lesson introduces you to the AWS Command Line Interface.
Learning Objectives
- Install and configure the AWS Command Line Interface
- Manage CLI credential profiles
- Structure CLI commands
- Better control the outputted response data
- Use input functionality to make working with the CLI easier
Intended Audience
- Those looking to get more familiar with the AWS Command Line Interface
Prerequisites
- Have a good understanding of command line basics
- Understand some of the fundamental AWS services, such as Amazon EC2, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, and IAM
- Familiarity with JSON and YAML will help to better understand some of the practical parts of the lesson.
- For more information on some of these services, check out the following lessonware titled:
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Alana Layton is an experienced technical trainer, technical content developer, and cloud engineer living out of Seattle, Washington. Her career has included teaching about AWS all over the world, creating AWS content that is fun, and working in consulting. She currently holds six AWS certifications. Outside of Cloud Academy, you can find her testing her knowledge in bar trivia, reading, or training for a marathon.