How to Create an S3 Bucket with AWS CLI
Introduction
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) is a cloud storage service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It is used to store and retrieve data from anywhere on the internet. S3 buckets are the containers for storing data in S3. In this lesson, we will learn how to create an S3 bucket with AWS CLI.
Prerequisites
Before we start, there are a few prerequisites that need to be met in order to create an S3 bucket with AWS CLI.
- You must have an AWS account.
- You must have the AWS CLI installed on your machine.
- You must have the necessary permissions to create an S3 bucket.
Creating an S3 Bucket with AWS CLI
Creating an S3 bucket with AWS CLI is a simple process. In this section, we will go through the steps required to create an S3 bucket with AWS CLI.
Step 1: Log in to the AWS Console
The first step is to log in to the AWS Console. To do this, open a web browser and navigate to the AWS Console. Enter your username and password to log in.
Step 2: Create an S3 Bucket
Once you are logged in to the AWS Console, you can create an S3 bucket. To do this, navigate to the S3 service page and click on the “Create Bucket” button.
On the next page, you will be asked to enter a name for your S3 bucket. Enter a name that is unique and descriptive. You will also be asked to select a region for your S3 bucket. Select the region that is closest to you.
Once you have entered the required information, click on the “Create” button to create your S3 bucket.
Step 3: Configure the S3 Bucket
Once your S3 bucket has been created, you can configure it. To do this, click on the “Configure” button.
On the next page, you will be asked to select a storage class for your S3 bucket. Select the storage class that best suits your needs. You will also be asked to configure the access control for your S3 bucket. Select the access control that best suits your needs.
Once you have configured the S3 bucket, click on the “Save” button to save your changes.
Step 4: Create an S3 Bucket with AWS CLI
Now that your S3 bucket has been created and configured, you can create an S3 bucket with AWS CLI. To do this, open a terminal window and enter the following command:
aws s3 mb s3://<bucket-name>Replace
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned how to create an S3 bucket with AWS CLI. We started by logging in to the AWS Console and creating an S3 bucket. We then configured the S3 bucket and finally created an S3 bucket with AWS CLI.
By following the steps outlined in this lesson, you should now be able to create an S3 bucket with AWS CLI.