Installing AWS CLI on Windows VPS

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

1. Go to the official AWS CLI website.
2. Click on the download link for the Windows version of AWS CLI.
3. Save the installer to your VPS.

Step 2: Run the Installer

1. Locate the downloaded installer file (usually named AWSCLIV2.msi).
2. Double-click the file to launch the installation wizard.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
4. 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:

1. Open a command prompt on your Windows VPS.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:

aws --version

You 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:

1. Run the following command:

aws configure

1. 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 ls

If 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 --update

Conclusion

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.