creating-ec2-image-builder-pipeline
PopularCreates a complete EC2 Image Builder pipeline that builds a custom AMI with pre-installed software, distributes it to target regions, executes the pipeline, and creates a launch template. Use when setting up automated AMI creation with IAM roles, build components, image recipes, and infrastructure configuration.
Creates a complete EC2 Image Builder pipeline that builds a custom AMI with pre-installed software, distributes it to target regions, executes the pipeline, and creates a launch template. Use when setting up automated AMI creation with IAM roles, build components, image recipes, and infrastructure configuration.
Creating an EC2 Image Builder Pipeline
Overview
Domain expertise for creating and managing EC2 Image Builder pipelines that automate
custom AMI creation. Covers the full lifecycle: IAM role setup, build component
definition, image recipe creation, infrastructure and distribution configuration,
pipeline execution, and launch template creation.
Create an Image Builder pipeline
To create a complete EC2 Image Builder pipeline with custom AMI builds and
cross-region distribution, follow the procedure exactly.
See EC2 Image Builder pipeline procedure.
Troubleshooting
InvalidParameterValueException on pipeline operations
Use the exact ARN returned by API calls — do not construct ARNs manually. Pipeline
ARNs must follow arn:<partition>:imagebuilder:<region>:<account>:image-pipeline/<name>.
InstanceProfileNotFoundException
Wait 10–15 seconds after creating the instance profile before using it. IAM changes
are eventually consistent.
ResourceAlreadyExistsException
Delete the existing resource first or use a different name/version.
Build instance fails to launch
Verify the instance profile exists, all three IAM policies are attached, and the
instance type is available in the region.
