aws-lightsail:tldr:37f8c

aws-lightsail: List all virtual private servers, or instances.

$ aws lightsail get-instances

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The "aws lightsail get-instances" command is used to retrieve information about all the instances running in Amazon Lightsail.

Amazon Lightsail is a simplified virtual private server (VPS) solution provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It offers a user-friendly interface and allows users to quickly create, configure, and manage virtual servers in the cloud.

By running the "aws lightsail get-instances" command, you can obtain details about all the instances created in Lightsail, such as instance name, ID, state, public IP address, availability zone, and more. It provides a summary of the instances and their current status, allowing users to monitor and manage their Lightsail servers through the command-line interface (CLI).

This command is part of the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) tool, which can be installed on your local machine to interact with various AWS services via the command line.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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