[Solved] You wrote this user data script but it does not execute on instance launch:echo "Hello" > /home/ec2-user/hello.txtWhat is the likely problem? | AWS

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You wrote this user data script but it does not execute on instance launch:

echo "Hello" > /home/ec2-user/hello.txt

What is the likely problem?

AThe file path is incorrect

BThe echo command is invalid

CUser data cannot write files

DMissing shebang line (#!/bin/bash) at the start of the script

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check user data script format
User data scripts must start with a shebang like #!/bin/bash to run properly.
Step 2: Validate commands and paths
The echo command and file path are valid, so missing shebang is the issue.
Final Answer:
Missing shebang line (#!/bin/bash) at the start of the script -> Option D
Quick Check:
User data needs #!/bin/bash to execute [OK]

Quick Trick: Always start user data scripts with #!/bin/bash [OK]

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