AWS CloudShell
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Section titled “Concept”AWS CloudShell is a command line that runs right inside the browser, with the AWS CLI already ready. You can open it straight from the AWS Console. CloudShell runs with the permissions of the identity you used to log in to the Console, so you don’t have to set up separate credentials. Along with the CLI, some familiar programming tools are also installed in it. Files in your home folder are still there the next time you open it.
Simple example
Section titled “Simple example”Even if you don’t have your own computer at the office, you log in on the reception computer and work — all the software is already installed.
Why it’s needed
Section titled “Why it’s needed”You can run commands quickly without installing anything on your own computer.
Where it’s used
Section titled “Where it’s used”Opening it with one click from the Console and quickly running a command.
Azure equivalent
Section titled “Azure equivalent”Azure Cloud Shell
Learn more
Section titled “Learn more”For details and the latest information, see the official documentation: