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Md Abu Musa
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Install AWS CLI (Command Line Interface) on Ubuntu

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To install the AWS CLI (Command Line Interface) on Ubuntu, follow these steps:

1. Update the Package Index

Run the following command to ensure your package list is up-to-date:

sudo apt update
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2. Install Dependencies

Ensure you have the necessary dependencies installed:

sudo apt install -y unzip curl
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3. Download the AWS CLI Installer

Use curl to download the AWS CLI v2 installer:

curl "https://awscli.amazonaws.com/awscli-exe-linux-x86_64.zip" -o "awscliv2.zip"
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4. Extract the Installer

Unzip the downloaded file:

unzip awscliv2.zip
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5. Run the Installer

Run the installation script:

sudo ./aws/install
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6. Verify the Installation

Confirm that the AWS CLI is installed and check its version:

aws --version
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You should see output similar to:

aws-cli/2.x.x Python/x.x.x Linux/x.x.x
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7. Clean Up

(Optional) Remove the downloaded files to free up space:

rm -rf awscliv2.zip aws
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8. Configure the AWS CLI

Set up your AWS credentials:

aws configure
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You’ll need to provide:

  • Access Key ID
  • Secret Access Key
  • Default region (e.g., us-east-1)
  • Output format (e.g., json, text, or table)

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