Getting started with Open Data on AWS data sets using the AWS Data Exchange console - AWS Data Exchange User Guide
Step 1: Find an Open Data on AWS data setStep 2: Use an Open Data on AWS data set

Getting started with Open Data on AWS data sets using the AWS Data Exchange console

The following topics describe how you can find and use an Open Data on AWS data set on AWS Data Exchange by using the AWS Data Exchange console. You must have an AWS account to complete this process.

The process has the following steps:

Step 1: Find an Open Data on AWS data set

To find an Open Data on AWS data set on AWS Data Exchange

  1. Sign in to the AWS Management Console and open the AWS Data Exchange console.

  2. In the left navigation pane, for Subscribed with AWS Marketplace, choose Browse catalog.

  3. For Refine results, do one of the following:

    1. For the Affiliated programs filter, select one or both of the following options:

      • AWS Open Data Sponsorship Program

      • Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative

    2. (Optional) For the Contract type filter, select Open Data Licenses to see all publicly available affiliated and non-affiliated data sets.

      For more information, see Browse the catalog.

  4. (Optional) Enter a term or phrase in the search bar, and then choose Search.

    A list of Open Data on AWS data sets that match the search terms appears.

  5. Select an Open Data on AWS data set and view its details page.

    The information on the details page includes a description, resources on AWS, usage examples, and links.

    1. (Optional) In the Provided by information, choose the link to the provider’s information to view more information about the provider.

    2. (Optional) For Labels, choose a label to view a list of similar products.

Step 2: Use an Open Data on AWS data set

To use an Open Data on AWS data set

  1. On the product details page, choose the Resources on AWS tab.

  2. Copy the Amazon Resource Name (ARN) that is displayed under Amazon Resource Name (ARN).

  3. For AWS CLI Access (No AWS account required), choose the AWS CLI link.

    The AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI) documentation opens.

  4. Read the documentation to learn how to use the AWS CLI to make calls to your AWS services from the command line.

    For more information, see the AWS Command Line Interface User Guide.