In this blog post, I will show you how to install PowerShell 7 Preview on Amazon Linux 2 and the latest PowerShell version.
About Amazon Linux 2
Amazon Linux 2 is the next-generation version of Amazon AWS Linux distribution OS optimized for running workloads in AWS.
Install PowerShell 7 Preview on Amazon Linux 2
Log in to your Amazon Linux 2 and run the following command to get started.
curl https://packages.microsoft.com/config/rhel/7/prod.repo | sudo tee /etc/yum.repos.d/microsoft.repo
Next, Install the latest preview release using the line below:
sudo yum install -y powershell-preview
When done, you can run PowerShell 7 using the following command.
Please note that installing the preview edition (7) will not affect the existing version already installed.
pwsh-preview
About Amazon Linux 2
Amazon Linux 2 is a Linux distribution created by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and is designed to run on virtual servers and in the cloud. Some of its features include long-term support, security updates, and access to the latest software packages through the Amazon Linux Extras repository.
One of the benefits of using Amazon Linux 2 is its tight integration with AWS services, which can make it easier to deploy and manage applications on the cloud. Additionally, Amazon Linux 2 is optimized for performance and cost-effectiveness, making it a popular choice for running applications on AWS.
Compared to other Linux distributions, Amazon Linux 2 is designed to be highly compatible with the AWS ecosystem, which can simplify the process of deploying and managing applications on the cloud. It also includes several Amazon-specific tools and features, such as the AWS CLI and support for Amazon Elastic File System (EFS).