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Topic 2: Cloud CLI setup

Now we're going to setup your cloud environment. Make sure you've created an account with any of our supported clouds: AWS, Azure, or GCP.

  1. Create an account with AWS or Azure or GCP

  2. Once you have an account, you need to get familiar with the cloud console of your selected cloud provider. Getting Started with the AWS Management Console or Azure Portal

  3. You should be a little familiar with your cloud console now. You can of course deploy things by clicking but we would rather you use the CLI. Study: Why use a CLI.

  4. Install the AWS CLI or Azure CLI or GCP CLI

CLI concepts you should know​

  • What is a CLI?
  • The benefits of using a CLI vs a UI for cloud resource management.
  • You created a cloud account.
  • You installed a cloud cli.
  • You configured the cloud cli with your account.

Great, when you're ready, move on.