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Learn how to effectively troubleshoot access issues between AWS EC2 instances and EKS clusters, ensuring seamless communication using Kubernetes tools.
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Resolving AWS EC2 Access Issues with EKS Clusters

In the world of cloud computing, Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a powerful combination of services that enable developers to create and manage applications at scale. One such combination involves using Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances and Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) for container orchestration. However, sometimes users may encounter access issues when trying to manage their EKS clusters from EC2 instances. In this guide, we will dive into a common problem faced by developers and provide a clear, step-by-step solution.

The Problem: Access Denied Error when Accessing EKS from EC2

Imagine you have an EC2 instance equipped with the necessary IAM roles, allowing full privileges to access EKS and other AWS services. However, when you attempt to interact with your EKS cluster using the kubectl command-line tool from within the EC2 instance, you encounter the following error message:

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This message indicates that the instance role, even with its permissions, is unable to assume the necessary permissions to access the EKS cluster.

Understanding the Root Cause

The root cause of this issue often lies in the way the roles and policies are configured. Specifically, when you set the role-arn parameter in your command to update the kubeconfig, you may unintentionally override the instance profile permissions that are meant to allow access without additional assumptions.

The Solution: Simplifying Access with Instance Profiles

Fortunately, this problem can be easily resolved with a straightforward change:

1. Remove the Role-ARN Specification

As mentioned by the community and validated by experienced users, it is advisable not to specify the role-arn in your command if you want the AWS CLI to use the instance profile automatically. This allows the EC2 instance itself to utilize its IAM role directly.

2. Update Your Command

Modify your command to update the kubeconfig by removing the --role-arn flag. The adjusted command should look like this:

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3. Verify Permissions

Before proceeding, ensure that your EC2 instance has the appropriate policies attached to its role. The necessary policies should enable access to both EKS and any required STS operations.

4. Confirm Functionality

After making the above changes, retry running the command to see if you can successfully interact with your EKS cluster.

Conclusion: Accessing EKS Successfully

By understanding the platform's mechanisms and properly configuring your AWS IAM roles, you can seamlessly access your EKS clusters from your EC2 instances. Remember, the key takeaway is to avoid specifying a role-arn when you want to use the instance's IAM role automatically.

This insight can save you time and eliminate the frustration of access issues in your AWS projects.



Now that you've learned how to troubleshoot and resolve access problems between EC2 instances and EKS clusters, feel free to explore other AWS capabilities, and always keep your configurations simple and organized for the best results.