Topic 2: Cloud CLI Setup

⏱️ Estimated time: 1-2 days

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

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📚 Learning Path

1. Create a cloud account:

   • AWS
   • Azure
   • GCP

2. Get familiar with the cloud console:

   • AWS Management Console
   • Azure Portal
   • GCP Console

3. Learn why CLIs are better than clicking:

   • Why use a CLI

4. Install the CLI for your chosen provider:

   • AWS CLI
   • Azure CLI
   • GCP CLI

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✅ Topic Checklist

Before moving on, make sure you can answer "yes" to these:

• I understand what a CLI is
• I know the benefits of using a CLI vs a UI for cloud resource management
• I created a cloud account
• I installed my chosen cloud CLI
• I configured the CLI with my account credentials

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