What does the private key in an AWS key pair allow you to do?

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AWS - EC2 Fundamentals

ACreate new EC2 instances automatically

BManage AWS IAM user permissions

CEncrypt data stored in S3 buckets

DSecurely connect to your EC2 instance via SSH

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the role of private key in SSH
The private key is used to authenticate your identity when connecting to an EC2 instance securely.
Step 2: Identify what private key does not do
It does not create instances, encrypt S3 data, or manage IAM permissions.
Final Answer:
Securely connect to your EC2 instance via SSH -> Option D
Quick Check:
Private key use = Secure SSH connection [OK]

Quick Trick: Private key = your secure SSH login credential [OK]

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