AWS - EC2 Fundamentals
You want to automate EC2 instance creation with SSH access using a key pair. Which approach ensures the private key remains secure?
You want to automate EC2 instance creation with SSH access using a key pair. Which approach ensures the private key remains secure?
hard📝 Best Practice Q8 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify secure key management best practice
Generating keys outside AWS and importing only the public key keeps private key secure.Step 2: Exclude insecure methods
Storing private key in user data, AMI, or emailing it exposes the key to risk.Final Answer:
Generate the key pair outside AWS and import the public key only -> Option DQuick Check:
Keep private key private, import only public key [OK]
Quick Trick: Import public key, keep private key safe outside AWS [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Embedding private key in scripts or images
- Sharing private key insecurely
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