Avamar Virtual Edition: Incorrect AWS Region specified during 'ec2-instance-import' command
Summary: The incorrect AWS Region was specified during the ec2 instance import, verification of the Correct AWS Region is required.
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Symptoms
Correct AWS Region Command in Blue Below:
# ec2-import-instance AWS-AVE-7.5.0.145-disk1.vmdk -f VMDK -t t2.medium -a x86_64 -b dpsfrance2017 -o "AKIAI3G7FDTR7KYIY2EQ" -w "cXxM24c2VS5T5EkXHETHNOCnbjTis92GfVrv6n/D" --region eu-west-1 -p Linux
When importing the virtual appliance file the Correct AWS Region is required or the importing will fail with the below Error:
# ec2-import-instance AWS-AVE-7.5.0.145-disk1.vmdk -f VMDK -t t2.medium -a x86_64 -b dpsfrance2017 -o "AKIAI3G7FDTR7KYIY2EQ" -w "cXxM24c2VS5T5EkXHETHNOCnbjTis92GfVrv6n/D" --region eu-west-1 -p Linux
When importing the virtual appliance file the Correct AWS Region is required or the importing will fail with the below Error:
- ERROR: Unable to create signed manifest URL. Cannot access/create bucket: dpsfrance2017 : com.amazonaws.AmazonClientException: Unable to execute HTTP request: dpsfrance2017.s3.Ireland.amazonaws.com
Cause
The Correct AWS Region should of been "eu-west-1"
Incorrect AWS Region Command in Red below:
# ec2-import-instance AWS-AVE-7.5.0.145-disk1.vmdk -f VMDK -t t2.medium -a x86_64 -b dpsfrance2017 -o "AKIAI3G7FDTR7KYIY2EQ" -w "cXxM24c2VS5T5EkXHETHNOCnbjTis92GfVrv6n/D" --region Ireland -p Linux
Incorrect AWS Region Command in Red below:
# ec2-import-instance AWS-AVE-7.5.0.145-disk1.vmdk -f VMDK -t t2.medium -a x86_64 -b dpsfrance2017 -o "AKIAI3G7FDTR7KYIY2EQ" -w "cXxM24c2VS5T5EkXHETHNOCnbjTis92GfVrv6n/D" --region Ireland -p Linux
Resolution
Specify the Correct AWS Region Command:
Correct AWS Region Command in Blue Below:
# ec2-import-instance AWS-AVE-7.5.0.145-disk1.vmdk -f VMDK -t t2.medium -a x86_64 -b dpsfrance2017 -o "AKIAI3G7FDTR7KYIY2EQ" -w "cXxM24c2VS5T5EkXHETHNOCnbjTis92GfVrv6n/D" --region eu-west-1 -p Linux
Correct AWS Region Command in Blue Below:
# ec2-import-instance AWS-AVE-7.5.0.145-disk1.vmdk -f VMDK -t t2.medium -a x86_64 -b dpsfrance2017 -o "AKIAI3G7FDTR7KYIY2EQ" -w "cXxM24c2VS5T5EkXHETHNOCnbjTis92GfVrv6n/D" --region eu-west-1 -p Linux
Additional Information
List of All AWS Region Commands:
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US East (N. Virginia) |
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US East (Ohio) |
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US West (N. California) |
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US West (Oregon) |
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Canada (Central) |
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EU (Ireland) |
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EU (Frankfurt) |
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EU (London) |
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Asia Pacific (Tokyo) |
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Asia Pacific (Seoul) |
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Asia Pacific (Singapore) |
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Asia Pacific (Sydney) |
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Asia Pacific (Mumbai) |
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South America (S o Paulo) |
Command for the 'ec2-import-instance' referenced on page 18 in the 'Virtual Edition for Amazon Web Services' Installation Guide Version 7.5
Installation Guide : 302-003-950
REV BETA-01
Installation Guide : 302-003-950
REV BETA-01
Affected Products
AvamarProducts
Avamar, Avamar Virtual EditionArticle Properties
Article Number: 000065396
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 25 Apr 2025
Version: 3
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