get_instance_state

get_instance_state(**kwargs)

Returns the state of a specific instance. Works on one instance at a time.

See also: AWS API Documentation

Request Syntax

response = client.get_instance_state(
    instanceName='string'
)
Parameters
instanceName (string) --

[REQUIRED]

The name of the instance to get state information about.

Return type
dict
Returns
Response Syntax
{
    'state': {
        'code': 123,
        'name': 'string'
    }
}

Response Structure

  • (dict) --
    • state (dict) --

      The state of the instance.

      • code (integer) --

        The status code for the instance.

      • name (string) --

        The state of the instance (e.g., running or pending ).

Exceptions

  • Lightsail.Client.exceptions.ServiceException
  • Lightsail.Client.exceptions.InvalidInputException
  • Lightsail.Client.exceptions.NotFoundException
  • Lightsail.Client.exceptions.OperationFailureException
  • Lightsail.Client.exceptions.AccessDeniedException
  • Lightsail.Client.exceptions.AccountSetupInProgressException
  • Lightsail.Client.exceptions.UnauthenticatedException