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Why does the AWS CLI require both ~/.aws/config and ~/.aws/credentials files when using multiple profiles?

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AWS - CLI
Why does the AWS CLI require both ~/.aws/config and ~/.aws/credentials files when using multiple profiles?
ABecause config file encrypts credentials for security
BBecause one file is for Windows and the other for Linux
CBecause credentials file is only for MFA tokens
DBecause config stores settings like region, and credentials store access keys separately
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand file roles

    The config file holds profile settings like region and output format.

  2. Step 2: Credentials file role

    The credentials file securely stores access keys and secret keys separately.

  3. Final Answer:

    Because config stores settings like region, and credentials store access keys separately -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Config = settings, Credentials = keys [OK]
Quick Trick: Config = settings; Credentials = keys stored separately [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking files are OS-specific
  • Believing credentials file stores MFA tokens only
  • Assuming config file encrypts credentials

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