AWS PowerShell

AWS PowerShell is a set of PowerShell cmdlets (commands) provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that allows users to interact with and manage AWS services using PowerShell scripts. PowerShell is a powerful scripting language and automation framework primarily designed for Windows environments, and AWS provides a comprehensive set of cmdlets that enable users to perform various tasks, such as creating and managing AWS resources, deploying applications, and automating operations.

To use AWS PowerShell cmdlets, you need to have the AWS Tools for PowerShell installed. You can download and install the AWS Tools for PowerShell from the AWS website or through the PowerShell Gallery.

Here are some common steps to get started with AWS PowerShell:

1. Install AWS Tools for PowerShell (if not already installed):
“`
Install-Module -Name AWSPowerShell.NetCore -Force -AllowClobber
“`

2. Import the AWS PowerShell module:
“`
Import-Module AWSPowerShell.NetCore
“`

3. Configure your AWS credentials using `Set-AWSCredential`:
“`
Set-AWSCredential -AccessKey <Your_Access_Key> -SecretKey <Your_Secret_Key>
“`

4. Select the AWS region you want to work in using `Set-DefaultAWSRegion`:
“`
Set-DefaultAWSRegion -Region <Region_Name>
“`

5. Start using AWS PowerShell cmdlets to manage AWS resources. For example, you can use `New-EC2Instance` to create an EC2 instance, `New-S3Bucket` to create an S3 bucket, and so on.

Remember to replace `<Your_Access_Key>`, `<Your_Secret_Key>`, and `<Region_Name>` with your actual AWS credentials and preferred AWS region.

AWS PowerShell provides cmdlets for a wide range of AWS services, and you can explore the full list of available cmdlets and their usage by running `Get-Command -Module AWSPowerShell.NetCore` in your PowerShell console.