Describe instances

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aws ec2 describe-instances

Explanation

Foundational EC2 inventory command.

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Return a compact list of instance details.

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Start one or more EC2 instances.

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Power on one or more stopped instances.

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Gracefully stop one or more instances.

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Perform an OS-level reboot.

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Permanently delete one or more instances.

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