AWS CLI on Minimal Windows Server 2016 DC enables secure management with seamless integration and optimized performance. Perfect for minimal setups, it supports scalable automation and efficient cloud operations.

This is a quick deployment and ready-to-run image.
Simple and rapid installation. Easy to maintain.
Configuration and Connection to Basic VM CLI on Minimal Windows Server® 2016 DC
To initiate the server, launch the virtual machine via Azure.
- For proper functionality of the VM, it is necessary to open port 3389 (TCP) in the network properties of the Azure Firewall.
- To connect to the virtual machine, execute the “Remote Desktop Connection” shortcut by pressing “Win + R” on your keyboard.
- In the prompt window, type “mstsc” and click “OK.”
- In the subsequent window, input the IP address of the virtual machine and select “Connect.”
- Enter your username and password in the displayed window, then click “OK.”
- Check the box and proceed by clicking “Yes.”
- Run the Command Prompt shortcut on the desktop
- To check the currently installed version and available updates, use the command
aws –version
- For a complete list of commands with descriptions, type aws help (type q to quit):
- To get more information use Getting started with the AWS CLI – AWS Command Line Interface
Now you can easily work with AWS Command Line Interface.