You receive the error InvalidParameterException: Role ARN is missing when creating an EKS cluster. What should you do to fix this?

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You receive the error InvalidParameterException: Role ARN is missing when creating an EKS cluster. What should you do to fix this?

ARemove the <code>--role-arn</code> parameter to use default permissions

BSpecify a valid IAM role ARN with the <code>--role-arn</code> parameter during cluster creation

CCreate the cluster without specifying any IAM roles

DUse the <code>--node-role</code> parameter instead of <code>--role-arn</code>

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify cause of error
The error indicates the required IAM role ARN was not provided.
Step 2: Correct the command
Include the --role-arn parameter with a valid IAM role ARN that EKS can assume.
Final Answer:
Specify a valid IAM role ARN with the --role-arn parameter during cluster creation -> Option B
Quick Check:
Always provide role ARN when creating EKS clusters [OK]

Quick Trick: Provide IAM role ARN with --role-arn flag [OK]

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