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List S3 Buckets

aws

List S3 buckets or objects in a bucket.

Make S3 Bucket

aws

Create a new S3 bucket.

Remove from S3

aws

Delete objects or folders from S3.

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Configure AWS CLI

Set up AWS CLI credentials and configuration.

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credentials

Command

aws configure

Explanation

The `aws configure` command initializes the AWS CLI by setting up credentials and configuration parameters such as Access Key, Secret Key, region, and output format.

Common Use Cases

  • •Initial AWS CLI setup
  • •Switching between multiple AWS profiles
  • •Updating or resetting expired credentials

Best Practices

  • ✓Use `aws configure --profile <name>` for multiple environments (e.g., staging, production)
  • ✓Store credentials securely using AWS SSO or environment variables

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ⚠Using incorrect region names (e.g., `us-east` instead of `us-east-1`)
  • ⚠Forgetting to set a named profile when managing multiple accounts

Troubleshooting

Problem: Access denied error

Solution: Check IAM permissions and ensure credentials are correct.

Problem: Wrong region in commands

Solution: Verify the default region with `aws configure get region`.

Examples

Configure default AWS CLI profile

aws configure

Configure a named profile

aws configure --profile myprofile

More

Sync Local to S3

aws

Synchronize local and S3 directories.

Describe EC2 Instances

aws

List details about EC2 instances.

Start EC2 Instance

aws

Start one or more EC2 instances.