AWS - EC2 Fundamentals
You attempt to SSH into your EC2 instance but the connection times out. Which of the following is the MOST probable reason?
You attempt to SSH into your EC2 instance but the connection times out. Which of the following is the MOST probable reason?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Analyze timeout causes
A timeout usually indicates network connectivity issues, often due to firewall or security group rules.Step 2: Evaluate options
Incorrect private key permissions or username cause authentication errors, not timeouts.Step 3: Unsupported OS does not cause timeout
It would cause login failures, not network timeouts.Final Answer:
Security group blocking inbound SSH on port 22 -> Option DQuick Check:
Timeouts usually mean blocked network ports [OK]
Quick Trick: Timeout means port 22 likely blocked in security group [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Confusing authentication errors with timeouts
- Assuming OS incompatibility causes timeouts
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