Which of the following is the correct JSON snippet to allow inbound SSH (port 22) from a specific IP in a security group rule?

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AWS - Security Groups and Network ACLs

A{"IpProtocol": "tcp", "FromPort": 22, "ToPort": 22, "IpRanges": [{"CidrIp": "203.0.113.5/32"}]}

B{"Protocol": "tcp", "Port": 22, "Source": "203.0.113.5/32"}

C{"IpProtocol": "udp", "FromPort": 22, "ToPort": 22, "IpRanges": [{"CidrIp": "0.0.0.0/0"}]}

D{"IpProtocol": "tcp", "FromPort": 80, "ToPort": 80, "IpRanges": [{"CidrIp": "203.0.113.5/32"}]}

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify correct keys for security group rule JSON
Correct keys are IpProtocol, FromPort, ToPort, and IpRanges with CidrIp.
Step 2: Match protocol and port for SSH
SSH uses TCP protocol on port 22.
Final Answer:
Correct JSON snippet allowing inbound SSH from specific IP -> Option A
Quick Check:
Correct keys and port for SSH = {"IpProtocol": "tcp", "FromPort": 22, "ToPort": 22, "IpRanges": [{"CidrIp": "203.0.113.5/32"}]} [OK]

Quick Trick: Use IpProtocol, FromPort, ToPort, and IpRanges keys [OK]

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