Start EC2 Instance

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Start one or more EC2 instances.

Stop EC2 Instance

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Stop one or more EC2 instances.

Terminate EC2 Instance

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Terminate one or more EC2 instances permanently.

aws/ec2-reboot

Reboot EC2 Instance

Reboot an EC2 instance without changing its state.

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reboot

Command

aws ec2 reboot-instances --instance-ids i-1234567890abcdef0

Explanation

Performs a soft reboot on the instance, similar to using the operating system's reboot command.

Common Use Cases

•Applying system updates or configuration changes
•Restarting unresponsive instances

Best Practices

✓Use for maintenance tasks instead of stop/start when persistence is needed

Common Mistakes to Avoid

⚠Using reboot expecting IP or state change (neither happens)

Troubleshooting

Problem: Reboot command fails

Solution: Check instance ID and ensure the instance is running.

Examples

Reboot instance by ID

aws ec2 reboot-instances --instance-ids i-1234567890abcdef0

Run EC2 Instance

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Launch a new EC2 instance

Describe EC2 Instances

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List details about EC2 instances.

List Security Groups

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List EC2 security groups

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