Automate Start-Stop EC2 Instances Using Lambda - Step-by-Step Guide

In this informative video tutorial, we'll walk you through the process of automating the start and stop actions of your EC2 instances on Amazon Web Services (AWS) using AWS Lambda.

Throughout the video, we'll cover the following key points:

1. Introduction to AWS Lambda and its benefits in automating EC2 instance processes.
2. Setting up the AWS Management Console and creating a Lambda function.
3. Defining IAM roles and permissions for secure and seamless operations.
4. Configuring a scheduled event to trigger the Lambda function.
5. Writing the Lambda function code to start and stop EC2 instances.
6. Testing the function

By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage AWS Lambda to streamline your EC2 instance management and optimize your AWS resources efficiently.
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Lambda code reference to stop EC2

import boto3
region = 'us-west-1'
instances = ['i-12345cb6de4f78g9h', 'i-08ce9b2d7eccf6d26']
ec2 = boto3.client('ec2', region_name=region)

def lambda_handler(event, context):
ec2.stop_instances(InstanceIds=instances)
print('stopped your instances: ' + str(instances))

Lambda code reference to start EC2

import boto3
region = 'us-west-1'
instances = ['i-12345cb6de4f78g9h', 'i-08ce9b2d7eccf6d26']
ec2 = boto3.client('ec2', region_name=region)

def lambda_handler(event, context):
ec2.start_instances(InstanceIds=instances)
print('started your instances: ' + str(instances))


reference document link
https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/start-stop-lambda-eventbridge