This article will guide you through installing the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) on your Ubuntu Linux system.
AWS CLI stands for Amazon Web Services Command Line Interface. It is a unified tool to manage various AWS services from the command line. You can use AWS CLI to automate your AWS services and develop custom scripts to manage your AWS resources. AWS CLI is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
You can manage various AWS services directly from your terminal with the AWS CLI.
Before we start, please ensure you have the necessary permissions to install software on your Ubuntu Linux system.
There are multiple ways to install AWS CLI on Ubuntu Linux. You can install it from Ubuntu’s Universe repository, directly download it from AWS, or use it through Python PIP.
Install AWS CLI from Ubuntu’s repository
The easiest way to install AWS CLI is from Ubuntu’s Universe repository, although it may not be the latest version.
Open the terminal and run the command below.
sudo apt install awscli
Once installed, run the command below to verify if AWS CLI is installed.
aws --version
Install AWS CLI from Amazon
To install AWS CLI from Amazon, run the command below. First, install the unzip package if it is not available on Ubuntu.
sudo apt install curl unzip curl "https://awscli.amazonaws.com/awscli-exe-linux-x86_64.zip" -o "awscliv2.zip"
Next, run the commands below to extract and install the downloaded file.
unzip awscliv2.zip sudo ./aws/install
To confirm that the AWS CLI is installed correctly, run the following command to check its version:
aws --version
Install AWS CLI via Python PiP
First, let’s update the system packages to their latest versions. Open a terminal and execute the following command:
sudo apt update
This command will update the package lists for upgrades and new installations.
Install Python and PIP
The AWS CLI is built with Python, so we must install Python and PIP (Python Package Installer) as prerequisites. Run the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt install python3 python3-pip -y
Install AWS CLI using PIP
Now, we can install the AWS CLI using PIP. Execute the following command to install or upgrade the AWS CLI:
sudo pip3 install --upgrade awscli
This command will install the AWS CLI globally on your system.
Verify the Installation
To confirm that the AWS CLI is installed correctly, run the following command to check its version:
aws --version
If the installation was successful, you will see the version information displayed in the terminal.
Configuring AWS CLI
To use the AWS CLI, we need to configure the access keys for your AWS account. Run the following command and follow the interactive prompts:
aws configure
You will be asked to enter your AWS Access Key ID, Secret Access Key, default region, and default output format. Provide the necessary information based on your AWS account configuration.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured the AWS CLI on your Ubuntu Linux system with your AWS account. Now, you can begin using the AWS CLI to manage various AWS services directly from your terminal.
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