Setting up Pulumi on Windows for a simple AWS S3 Deployment

Setting up Pulumi on a Windows environment to work with AWS involves configuring your AWS account for use with Pulumi. This includes installing the AWS CLI, configuring your AWS credentials, and then installing and setting up Pulumi. Below is a guide on how to do it:

Prerequisites:

- A Windows computer with administrator access.

- An AWS account.

- An active internet connection to download the necessary files and packages.

- A code editor such as Visual Studio Code, if you wish to edit scripts conveniently.

How-To Guide: Setting Up Pulumi on Windows for AWS

Step 1: Install and Configure AWS CLI

1. Download the AWS CLI:

Visit the [AWS CLI installation page](https://aws.amazon.com/cli/) and download the AWS CLI installer for Windows.

2. Install the AWS CLI:

Run the downloaded installer, accepting the license agreement, and using the default installation settings.

3. Verify AWS CLI installation:

Open a Command Prompt or PowerShell window and run:

aws --version

This command should return the version number of the AWS CLI, confirming that it is installed.

4. Configure the AWS CLI:

Set up your AWS credentials by running:

aws configure

Enter your AWS Access Key ID, Secret Access Key, region, and output format when prompted. This configures the AWS CLI to interact with your AWS account.

Step 2: Install Pulumi

1. Download the Pulumi Windows installer:

Go to the [official Pulumi download page](https://www.pulumi.com/docs/get-started/install/) and download the latest Windows installer.

2. Run the installer:

Execute the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install Pulumi. By default, Pulumi will be installed in your user's home directory.

3. Verify Pulumi installation:

Open a new Command Prompt or PowerShell window and run the following command:

pulumi version

You should see the installed version of Pulumi printed to the console.

Step 3: Create an AWS Pulumi Project

1. Create a new directory for your AWS project and navigate into it:

mkdir MyAwsPulumiProject

cd MyAwsPulumiProject

2. Start a new Pulumi project for AWS:

pulumi new aws-typescript

You’ll be prompted to log in to Pulumi and enter details for the project.

3. Enter project details:

Provide the project name, description, and stack name (e.g., dev, prod) when prompted. Pulumi will then create the necessary project files.

4. Install dependencies if necessary (Node.js example):

npm install

Step 4: Write Your Infrastructure as Code

1. Open the project in your code editor and begin writing your infrastructure code in TypeScript.

Step 5: Deploy Your Infrastructure to AWS

1. Preview the deployment to see what will happen without making changes:

pulumi preview

2. Deploy your infrastructure to AWS:

pulumi up

Follow the prompts to review the changes and confirm the deployment.

Step 6: Clean Up Resources (Optional)

If you no longer need the deployed resources, you can remove them to avoid incurring costs:

1. Destroy the AWS resources:

pulumi destroy

Confirm when prompted to delete the resources.

Step 7: Sign Out of Pulumi (Optional)

Once finished, you can sign out of Pulumi:

pulumi logout

Conclusion

You have now configured your AWS settings, installed Pulumi on Windows, and are ready to use Pulumi to manage your AWS infrastructure. You can write your infrastructure as code using TypeScript or any other supported language. Always refer to the [Pulumi documentation](https://www.pulumi.com/docs/) for detailed instructions and guidance for specific AWS services.