Introduction
The AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) is a powerful tool that allows you to manage your AWS services directly from the command line. This guide will help you install AWS CLI on a Windows VPS.
Step 1: Download the AWS CLI Installer
- Go to the official AWS CLI website.
- Click on the download link for the Windows version of AWS CLI.
- Save the installer to your VPS.
Step 2: Run the Installer
- Locate the downloaded installer file (usually named
AWSCLIV2.msi). - Double-click the file to launch the installation wizard.
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
- Ensure the option to add AWS CLI to your system PATH is selected.
Step 3: Verify the Installation
To confirm that AWS CLI has been installed successfully:
- Open a command prompt on your Windows VPS.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
aws --versionYou should see the version number of AWS CLI displayed, indicating that the installation was successful.
Step 4: Configure AWS CLI
To start using AWS CLI, configure it with your AWS credentials:
- Run the following command:
aws configure- Provide your AWS access key, secret key, default region, and output format when prompted.
Step 5: Test AWS CLI
To ensure AWS CLI is working correctly, test it by listing all available S3 buckets:
aws s3 lsIf your credentials are correct, you will see a list of your S3 buckets.
Step 6: Update AWS CLI
To keep AWS CLI up to date, you can periodically run the installer again or use the following command:
aws --updateConclusion
You have successfully installed and configured AWS CLI on your Windows VPS. You can now use the command line to manage your AWS resources efficiently.
