Automate AWS Resource Tracking with Ease

Introduction:
Managing and monitoring AWS resources is a critical aspect of cloud infrastructure management. Introducing AWS Resource Tracker, a lightweight shell script designed to simplify this process. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned DevOps engineer, this tool is a quick and efficient solution to track EC2 instances, S3 buckets, and more.

How It Works:
The script utilizes AWS CLI commands to fetch and display details about AWS resources. Simply configure your environment with AWS credentials, and the script automates the rest.

Key Features:

List all active EC2 instances, including IDs and statuses.
Display S3 bucket information.
Compatible with multiple AWS regions.

Setup Instructions:

Install AWS CLI:
Follow these steps to install AWS CLI:
- Download the AWS CLI installer for your operating system here.
- Install it using the following commands based on your OS:
  
  Linux/Mac:
```
  curl "https://awscli.amazonaws.com/aws-cli-exe-linux-x86_64.zip" -o "awscliv2.zip"
  unzip awscliv2.zip
  sudo ./aws/install
```
  Windows:
  Download the installer .msi file and follow the installation wizard.
- Verify installation:
```
  aws --version
```
Configure AWS CLI:
Use the aws configure command to set up your credentials:
```
 aws configure
```
Enter the following details when prompted:
- AWS Access Key ID
- AWS Secret Access Key
- Default region name (e.g., us-east-1)
- Output format (e.g., json)
Download the Script:
Clone or download the AWS Resource Tracker script from GitHub repository.
Run the Script:
Execute the script in your terminal:
```
 bash aws_resource_tracker.sh
```

Why Use This Tool?

Time-Saving: Automates manual AWS resource checks.
Cost-Efficiency: Quickly identify unused or idle resources.
Beginner-Friendly: Easy to set up and use with minimal prerequisites.

Next Steps:
Explore additional features such as integrating the script with CI/CD pipelines or creating custom notifications for specific resource changes.

For the full script and detailed documentation, check out the GitHub repository.

Call to Action:
Let me know your thoughts and how you’ve customized the AWS Resource Tracker for your use cases!