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You want to automate AWS CLI installation on multiple Windows machines. Which method is best?

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AWS - CLI
You want to automate AWS CLI installation on multiple Windows machines. Which method is best?
AManually download and install on each machine
BRun <code>aws configure</code> remotely on each machine
CUse a PowerShell script to silently install the AWS CLI MSI installer on each machine
DUse pip install in a batch script
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify automation-friendly install method on Windows

    PowerShell scripts can run MSI installers silently for automated deployment.

  2. Step 2: Evaluate other options

    Manual install is slow. aws configure sets credentials, not install. pip is not standard on Windows and installs version 1.

  3. Final Answer:

    Use a PowerShell script to silently install the AWS CLI MSI installer on each machine -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Automate Windows install = silent MSI via PowerShell = B [OK]
Quick Trick: Silent MSI install via script automates Windows setup [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Manual installs
  • Confusing configure with install
  • Using pip on Windows

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