Run the AWS CLI in Octopus Deploy

Michael Levan's blog post from August 25, 2020, offers a guide on using the AWS CLI within Octopus Deploy to automate the creation of an S3 bucket in AWS. The post highlights the benefits of using Command Line Interfaces (CLI), such as maintaining consistency across different systems and avoiding the need for API wrappers. It details the prerequisites required, including having an Octopus Deploy server, an AWS account, and experience with the AWS CLI. The article walks through the steps of setting up a new project in Octopus Deploy using the Octopus CLI, configuring project variables, and adding an AWS CLI step to execute the required commands. By following these instructions, users can efficiently deploy and manage AWS resources through a programmatic approach, ultimately simplifying complex tasks.