Why is it recommended to use Instance Metadata Service Version 2 (IMDSv2) instead of Version 1 (IMDSv1)?

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AWS - EC2 Fundamentals

AIMDSv2 requires session tokens, preventing unauthorized metadata access

BIMDSv2 provides faster metadata responses

CIMDSv2 encrypts all metadata data in transit

DIMDSv2 allows metadata access from outside the instance

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand IMDSv2 security improvements
IMDSv2 requires session tokens, which protect against unauthorized metadata requests.
Step 2: Evaluate other options
IMDSv2 does not necessarily speed up responses or encrypt data in transit. It does not allow external access.
Final Answer:
IMDSv2 requires session tokens, preventing unauthorized metadata access -> Option A
Quick Check:
IMDSv2 adds token security to metadata access [OK]

Quick Trick: IMDSv2 uses tokens to secure metadata access [OK]

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