How do I install Anaconda on an AWS Linux instance?

To install Anaconda on AWS Linux, connect via SSH, download the Anaconda installer with wget https://repo.anaconda.com/archive/Anaconda3-latest-Linux-x86_64.sh, run bash Anaconda3-latest-Linux-x86_64.sh, follow the prompts, and initialize conda with conda init. Restart the shell to activate the base environment.

What is the difference between Anaconda and Miniconda on AWS?

Anaconda includes Python, conda, and 250+ pre-installed data science packages (~3 GB), making it ideal for comprehensive data science work. Miniconda is a minimal installer with just conda and Python (~400 MB), better for lightweight AWS instances where you install only needed packages.

How do I create a conda environment on AWS Linux?

After installing Anaconda on AWS Linux, create a new environment with: conda create --name myenv python=3.9. Activate it with conda activate myenv, install packages with conda install package-name or pip install package-name, and deactivate with conda deactivate.

What instance type should I use for Anaconda on AWS?

For Anaconda on AWS, t3.medium (2 vCPUs, 4 GB RAM) is the minimum recommended for development work. For data science workloads and machine learning, consider t3.large or c5.xlarge. For deep learning, use p3 or g4 GPU instances. The Anaconda installation itself requires about 5 GB of disk space.

How to Install Anaconda on AWS Linux EC2 Instance

July 17, 2020 / Nirav Shah

Anaconda is an open-source distribution of Python and R Programming languages. It is mainly used in Data Science and Machine Learning. Anaconda distribution contains over 1,500 packages selected from the conda and PyPI packages and virtual environment manager.

Prerequisites

We assume you are running an Amazon Linux AMI and have root access. Now, Install python by following commands:

$ yum install python3 -y

Before installing Anaconda make sure all packages are installed on your Linux ec2 environment

$ yum install libXcomposite libXcursor libXi libXtst libXrandr alsa-lib mesa-libEGL libXdamage mesa-libGL libXScrnSaver -y

Ok perfect, Now let install Anaconda on Amazon Linux (Ec2)

$ wget https://repo.anaconda.com/archive/Anaconda3-2020.02-Linux-x86_64.sh

Successfully Installed Anaconda3 on AWS Linux — What’s Next?

Use the following command to activate the installation

$ source ~/.bashrc

To use conda on through CLI use the following commands.

Some examples are as follows:

To install a package

$ conda install package_name

To update a package

$ conda update package_name

To remove a package

$conda remove package_name

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Nirav Shah

Nirav Shah is the Director of Eternal Web Pvt Ltd, an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner and certified Odoo Partner based in the UK. With over a decade of experience in cloud computing, digital transformation, and ERP implementation, Nirav helps enterprises adopt the right technology to solve complex business challenges. He specialises in AWS infrastructure, Odoo ERP, and web development solutions for businesses across the UK and beyond.