AWS CloudShell Pros and Cons

The most helpful feature of cloudshell that I have found is it allows to download files directly from the cloudshell. Like I am a windows user but whenever I get tha requirements of Linux I prefer to use cloudshell for quick and easy. Most recently I used cloudshell for prepare lambda layer packages for python environment. So I don't need to go and spin up a Linux machine and prepare the package, instead the cloudshell is most quicker way to achieve it. Second best use that I have done through it by using aws cli on cloudshell to prepare the scripts and check it instantly without thinking about configuring AWS cli on any system. Cloudshell helps me to be independent about what host machine I am using I will be able to do my work Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The least helpful part what I can say it doesn't have port forwarding like gcp has. And second it doesn't have the integration with the cloud9 ide for instant mini development and debugging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I've been using the AWS CloudShell for the last few years, and I can say,

that anyone with Command Line Knowledge, can use AWS CloudShell or CLI [ command line interface ] in AWS to connect and work with other AWS services, It is also a one-stop solution for managing AWS resources and also to create new resources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In my view, AWS Cloudshell has nothing to dislike, but yes, sometimes, needs help then the AWS Support Team takes too much time to respond. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easily accessible with the use of CLI. Here are some upsides of using AWS cloud shell:

The Pre-installed Tools

Easily integrate with the AWS management console

Easy accessible without the need for local installations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is nothing to dislike in the AWS CloudShell. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easy to access from AWS Management Console, due to which we can access it from any devices.

Easy to implement and manage AWS resources.

We can use it frequently due to pre-authentication based method, which help us to access easily.

It provides various features to control and mange from the cloud shell.

Easy to integrate with other services.

If we have any concern related to the services, we can connect with the Support team and they provides solution with accuracy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It provides a limited storage i.e. 1GB per region, which is less then the other cloud shell storage services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would like to recommend AWS CloudShell as a must-have tool for managing AWS. Its interface is user-friendly, and comes with pre-configured tools that make it easier to integrate with AWS services. Additionally, it offers persistent storage and prioritizes security. In my opinion, it's an outstanding service that I would recommend to both beginners and experienced AWS users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have noticed that some command names are a bit confusing, which makes it difficult to determine which command to use for a specific task. However, overall, the service is great and very helpful. I would highly recommend adding more built-in features to make it even better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate AWS CloudShell for its convenience, allowing us to run commands and scripts directly from the AWS Management Console without the need for a separate terminal. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

occasional limitations in terms of available tools and customization options in AWS CloudShell. Users with specific workflow requirements or those accustomed to a highly customized command-line environment might find CloudShell less flexible compared to traditional local terminals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AWS CloudShell has a downloading the workspace abilility to our local system from CloudShell which is a really great feature while working on large datasets and code systems. The interface works seamlessly with no lag. The best part is that the shell comes with preinstalled packages and manu useful linux tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The persistent storage is 1GB after the CloudShell is disconnected. This requires copy of data to a storage bucket. It would be great if the storage is automatically attached to a S3 bucket and let the user decide later to keep the data or not. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

No additional cost to pay.

Single point to manage AWS services.

No issue to connect services which enables IP peering.

Single credentials use to manage and monitor all the services from anywhere.

It is very easy to implement in any integration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1 GB of persistent memory is only challenge faced till now to run the custom and bulky scripts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AWS CloudShell simplifies AWS resource management with its web-based CLI, offering a pre-configured environment and seamless integration. While user-friendly, it has some limitations in customization and resource scaling. Overall, a handy tool for efficient AWS operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Limited customization and potential connectivity dependency are drawbacks of AWS CloudShell. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

On console accessibility allows you to do stuff and execute changes in no time with almost no setup needed as compared to aws cli setup in the servers.

After running the commands you can check them real time at the same console tab Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not much to dislike

Services error messages could be improved to understand the failure reasons but thats service specific not cloudshell specefic Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.