Steps To Install AWS CLI in Docker Container

To install the AWS CLI within a container that is running Docker, follow the instructions listed below.

Step 1: Pull the sample image from the Docker Nginx image.

Step 2: Use a Docker container to run the Nginx image. To obtain the docker container’s ID after running, use the “docker ps” command.

Step 3: The `docker exec` is a docker command that allows users to run commands inside a running Docker container, bridging the gap between the container environment and the host system. This command opens up possibilities for troubleshooting and debugging. It performs administrative-related tasks within a live container.

docker exec -it <container ID> bin/bash

Step 4: Download and install AWS CLI using the following commands as shown in the image below. Inside the docker container

curl "https://awscli.amazonaws.com/awscli-exe-linux-x86_64.zip" -o "awscliv2.zip"
unzip awscliv2.zip
sudo ./aws/install

Step 5: Since it was a Docker container, there won’t be an unzip command available. To install that command, use the ones listed below.

sudo apt update
sudo apt install unzip

Depending on the situation, “sudo” can be utilised. In this case, however, I wasn’t using it because I was already logged in as root to a Docker container.

Step 6: Verify weather AWS CLI installed or not using the following version.

aws --version 

The AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) is a powerful tool that allows users to interact with AWS services directly from the terminal. Integrating AWS CLI within a Docker container can significantly streamline workflows, especially for development and deployment processes that rely on cloud infrastructure. This article will guide you through the steps of installing and configuring AWS CLI in a Docker container, ensuring a consistent and portable environment for managing AWS resources. Whether you’re a developer or a system administrator, mastering this setup will enhance your efficiency and productivity.