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Which file typically stores AWS CLI profiles on your local machine?

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AWS - CLI
Which file typically stores AWS CLI profiles on your local machine?
A~/.aws/settings
B~/.aws/config
C~/.aws/credentials
D~/.aws/profiles
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify AWS CLI profile files

    AWS CLI stores credentials in the credentials file and configuration in the config file.

  2. Step 2: Credentials file purpose

    The ~/.aws/credentials file holds access keys for profiles.

  3. Final Answer:

    ~/.aws/credentials -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Credentials file = ~/.aws/credentials [OK]
Quick Trick: Credentials are in ~/.aws/credentials file [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing config and credentials files
  • Assuming profiles are in ~/.aws/profiles
  • Using wrong file names like ~/.aws/settings

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