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In an ECS service using ALB, what happens if the ALB listener rule does not include the correct target group ARN?
In an ECS service using ALB, what happens if the ALB listener rule does not include the correct target group ARN?
medium📝 service behavior Q5 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand ALB listener rules and target groups
Listener rules define how ALB forwards traffic to specific target groups identified by ARNs.Step 2: Consequence of missing or incorrect target group ARN
If the listener rule lacks the correct target group ARN, ALB cannot forward traffic to ECS tasks, causing failures.Final Answer:
The ALB will not forward traffic to ECS tasks, causing request failures. -> Option AQuick Check:
Missing target group ARN = No traffic forwarding [OK]
Quick Trick: Listener rules must reference correct target group ARN [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Assuming ALB forwards to all target groups by default
- Expecting ECS to auto-assign target groups
- Believing ALB creates target groups automatically
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