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Stop EC2 Instance

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Stop one or more EC2 instances.

Start RDS Instance

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Start an RDS DB instance.

Terminate EC2 Instance

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Terminate one or more EC2 instances permanently.

aws/ec2-start

Start EC2 Instance

Start one or more EC2 instances.

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start

Command

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

Explanation

Starts stopped EC2 instances by instance ID.

Common Use Cases

  • •Manually starting instances after maintenance
  • •Automating environment boot-up scripts

Best Practices

  • ✓Use tagging for easier instance selection
  • ✓Automate start operations via CloudWatch or Lambda

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ⚠Starting an already running instance (no effect)
  • ⚠Using incorrect instance ID

Troubleshooting

Problem: Instance not starting

Solution: Check IAM permissions and instance state.

Examples

Start EC2 instance by ID

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

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Describe EC2 Instances

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List details about EC2 instances.

Reboot EC2 Instance

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Reboot an EC2 instance without changing its state.

Run EC2 Instance

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Launch a new EC2 instance