π 2024-09-14 β Session: Troubleshooting SSH and AWS EC2 Connectivity
π 18:50β19:10
π·οΈ Labels: SSH, AWS, Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Networking
π Project: Dev
β Priority: MEDIUM
Session Goal
The primary goal of this session was to troubleshoot and resolve SSH connectivity issues to a remote server and address AWS EC2 instance visibility problems.
Key Activities
- SSH Access Troubleshooting: Reviewed potential SSH misconfigurations, closed ports, and firewall settings. Provided a step-by-step guide to safely regain SSH access.
- Remote Server Connectivity: Diagnosed connectivity issues, including unresponsive ping commands, and verified security group settings in the cloud providerβs control panel.
- VM Restart: Executed a safe restart of a virtual machine (VM) using the cloud providerβs console to resolve service and SSH access issues.
- AWS EC2 Troubleshooting: Analyzed βNo instancesβ message in AWS EC2, checking for region mismatches or deleted instances, and provided steps to resolve these issues.
Achievements
- Successfully outlined troubleshooting steps for SSH and remote server connectivity.
- Provided comprehensive guidance on resolving AWS EC2 instance visibility issues.
Pending Tasks
- Monitor the server and AWS EC2 instances for any further connectivity issues.
- Implement additional security measures if SSH access issues persist.