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AWS Access Keys, CLI and SDK

This lecture focus on the various methods to access AWS services

Key takeaways​

  • Access Methods: The lecture highlights three primary options for accessing AWS services: the Management Console, Command Line Interface (CLI), and Software Development Kit (SDK).
  • Management Console: This is the web interface where users log in with a username and password, often enhanced by multi-factor authentication security.
  • Command Line Interface (CLI): The CLI allows users to interact with AWS services using command-line commands, requiring access keys for authentication. It emphasizes that access keys should be treated with high confidentiality similar to passwords.
  • Software Development Kit (SDK): The SDK consists of libraries for various programming languages, enabling developers to integrate AWS services into their application programmatically. Supported languages include JavaScript, Python, PHP, and more, including mobile and IoT SDKs.