Mastering AWS CLI: The Simplistic Way to Automate #aws #evidhai

Utilizing AWS CLI for Automation and Infrastructure Management

The video discusses the use of AWS CLI, one of the multiple ways to automate infrastructure. It compares other automation methods including Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation, and AWS SDKs. The session focuses on AWS CLI's ease of use for querying and how it can be integrated into a Linux workflow. The speaker covers aspects like the installation of AWS CLI, executing commands, managing AWS credentials, and its uses. For instance, listing all S3 buckets within an AWS account or uploading files from the local machine to S3 buckets. Additionally, a demonstration of IAM service is given. The importance of securing API credentials is stressed, given the sensitivity of data they can access through AWS CLI. The video wraps up with an explanation of how to read the CLI documentation based on the use of square brackets for optional or mandatory parameters.

00:00 Introduction to AWS CLI
00:06 Comparing AWS CLI with Other Automation Tools
01:06 Practical Use Cases of AWS CLI
01:39 Setting Up AWS CLI
01:55 Executing AWS CLI Commands
02:10 Working with AWS S3 Service
03:18 Combining AWS CLI with Bash Scripting
03:52 Uploading Files to S3 Bucket using AWS CLI
06:21 Exploring Other AWS Services with CLI
07:39 Understanding the Importance of AWS Credentials
08:25 Conclusion: The Power of AWS CLI