aws_ec2_placement_groups Resource
Use the aws_ec2_placement_groups
InSpec audit resource to test properties of multiple AWS EC2 placement groups.
The AWS::EC2::PlacementGroup
resource type specifies a placement group in which to launch instances.
For additional information, including details on parameters and properties, see the AWS documentation on AWS EC2 placement group..
Install
This resource is available in the Chef InSpec AWS resource pack.
For information on configuring your AWS environment for Chef InSpec and creating an InSpec profile that uses the InSpec AWS resource pack, see the Chef InSpec documentation on the AWS cloud platform.
Syntax
Ensure that the placement group exists.
describe aws_ec2_placement_groups do
it { should exist }
end
Parameters
This resource does not require any parameters.
Properties
group_names
- The name of the placement group.
Field:
group_name
states
- The state of the placement group.
Field:
state
strategies
- The placement strategy.
Field:
strategy
partition_counts
- The number of partitions.
Field:
partition_count
group_ids
- The ID of the placement group.
Field:
group_id
tags
- Any tags applied to the placement group.
Field:
tags
Examples
Ensure a placement group name is available.
describe aws_ec2_placement_groups do
its('group_names') { should include 'PLACEMENT_GROUP_NAME' }
end
Ensure that the state is available
.
describe aws_ec2_placement_groups do
its('states') { should include 'available' }
end
Matchers
For a full list of available matchers, see our Universal Matchers page.The controls will pass if the describe
method returns at least one result.
exist
Use should
to test that the entity exists.
describe aws_ec2_placement_groups do
it { should exist }
end
Use should_not
to test that an entity does not exist.
describe aws_ec2_placement_groups do
it { should_not exist }
end
be_available
Use should
to check if the entity is available.
describe aws_ec2_placement_groups do
it { should be_available }
end
AWS Permissions
Your Principal will need the EC2:Client:DescribePlacementGroupsResult
action with Effect
set to Allow
.