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Troubleshooting EC2 Instance Connectivity and Reachability Issues
When encountering connectivity or reachability issues with an EC2 instance, the following steps can help diagnose and resolve the problem:
1. Utilize EC2 Serial Console and System Logs
- Serial Console Logs: Access the serial console logs to gather information about the instance's boot process and any issues that may have occurred.
- Console Screen: Review the console screen output for additional insights.
- System Log: Examine the system log to identify any specific errors or issues affecting the instance's connectivity.
2. Attach and Inspect the Root Volume
- Detach the Root Volume: Detach the root volume from the problematic instance if further inspection is required.
- Attach to a Different Instance: Attach the root volume to another instance with a compatible instance type.
- Inspect Logs: Mount the volume and review critical logs such as
/var/log/messages
,dmesg
, andboot.log
to find potential root causes.
3. Refer to AWS Documentation
- AWS provides extensive coverage of common EC2 instance connectivity and reachability issues in their official documentation. You can find detailed troubleshooting steps in the following guide: EC2 Instance Troubleshooting Guide.
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