Lightsail / Client / get_instance_state

get_instance_state#

Lightsail.Client.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 ( running or pending).

Exceptions