How to use the AWS Command Line Interface

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:  
  • Compute Fundamentals for AWS
  • Managing Access using IAM User Groups and Roles
  • Linux Command Line Byte Session