How to Install AWS CLI on Ubuntu
If you are a Ubuntu user and want to manage your Amazon Web Services (AWS) resources efficiently, installing the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) is a great start. The AWS CLI allows you to control your AWS services directly from the command line, making it easier to automate tasks and perform operations on your AWS infrastructure. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing the AWS CLI on Ubuntu.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
1. An Ubuntu system with internet access.
2. sudo privileges on your system.
3. Python 3 installed on your system.
Step 1: Update Your System
The first step is to update your Ubuntu system to ensure you have the latest packages. Open your terminal and run the following command:
“`bash
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
“`
Step 2: Install Python 3
If you haven’t installed Python 3 on your Ubuntu system, do so by running the following command:
“`bash
sudo apt install python3
“`
Step 3: Install pip
pip is the package installer for Python. To install pip, run the following command:
“`bash
sudo apt install python3-pip
“`
Step 4: Install the AWS CLI
Now that you have Python 3 and pip installed, you can proceed to install the AWS CLI. You can do this by running the following command:
“`bash
pip3 install awscli
“`
Step 5: Configure the AWS CLI
After the installation is complete, you need to configure the AWS CLI by providing your AWS credentials. Run the following command to start the configuration process:
“`bash
aws configure
“`
You will be prompted to enter the following information:
1. AWS Access Key ID: Your AWS account’s access key ID.
2. AWS Secret Access Key: The secret access key associated with your AWS account.
3. Default region name: The AWS region where your resources are located.
4. Default output format: The format in which the AWS CLI should display output (e.g., json, text).
Step 6: Verify the Installation
To verify that the AWS CLI is installed and configured correctly, run the following command:
“`bash
aws –version
“`
You should see the version of the AWS CLI and the Python version it is using.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed the AWS CLI on your Ubuntu system. Now you can manage your AWS resources using the command line, making it easier to automate tasks and streamline your workflow. Happy managing!
