Using profiles for multiple accounts in AWS - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner

What is an AWS CLI profile?

An AWS CLI profile is a named set of credentials and settings that lets you switch between different AWS accounts or roles easily without reconfiguring each time.

beginner

How do you create a new AWS CLI profile for a different account?

You run aws configure --profile profile_name and enter the access key, secret key, region, and output format for that account.

beginner

How do you use a specific AWS CLI profile when running a command?

Add the option --profile profile_name to your AWS CLI command to use that profile's credentials and settings.

intermediate

Where are AWS CLI profiles stored on your computer?

Profiles are stored in the ~/.aws/credentials file for credentials and ~/.aws/config file for configuration settings.

beginner

Why is using profiles better than changing credentials manually for multiple AWS accounts?

Profiles let you switch accounts quickly and safely without overwriting credentials, reducing mistakes and saving time.

Which command creates a new AWS CLI profile named 'dev'?

A aws set profile dev

B aws create profile dev

C aws profile add dev

D aws configure --profile dev

The correct command to create a new profile is 'aws configure --profile dev'.

Where does AWS CLI store the credentials for profiles?

A /usr/local/aws/config

B ~/.aws/config

C ~/.aws/credentials

D /etc/aws/credentials

Credentials are stored in the '~/.aws/credentials' file.

How do you run an AWS CLI command using the 'test' profile?

A aws s3 ls -p test

B aws s3 ls --profile test

C aws s3 ls --account test

D aws s3 ls -profile test

Use '--profile test' to specify the profile for the command.

What is the main benefit of using AWS CLI profiles for multiple accounts?

A Switch accounts without re-entering credentials

B Run commands faster

C Automatically update AWS CLI

D Encrypt all AWS data

Profiles let you switch accounts easily without re-entering credentials.

Which file contains AWS CLI configuration settings like region and output format?

A ~/.aws/config

B ~/.aws/credentials

C ~/.aws/settings

D ~/.aws/profile

Configuration settings are stored in '~/.aws/config'.

Explain how to set up and use multiple AWS CLI profiles for different accounts.

Think about creating profiles, where they are saved, and how to use them in commands.

Describe the advantages of using AWS CLI profiles when managing multiple AWS accounts.

Consider safety, speed, and organization benefits.