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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.

Describe EC2 Instances

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List details about EC2 instances.

aws/ec2-terminate

Terminate EC2 Instance

Terminate one or more EC2 instances permanently.

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Command

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

Explanation

Terminates one or more EC2 instances, permanently deleting them and associated ephemeral storage.

Common Use Cases

  • •Removing unused resources
  • •Cleaning up environments after tests

Best Practices

  • ✓Enable termination protection on important instances
  • ✓Backup important data before termination

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ⚠Accidental termination of critical instances
  • ⚠Not using termination protection

Troubleshooting

Problem: Instance not terminating

Solution: Disable termination protection using the console or CLI.

Examples

Terminate instance by ID

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

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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

Remove from S3

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Delete objects or folders from S3.