Description: Amazon EC2 instance metadata is a set of data that provides information about an Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instance and can be accessed from within the instance itself. This metadata includes details such as the instance ID, public and private IP addresses, instance type, availability zone, and information about the operating system and network configuration. Metadata is essential for instance management and configuration, as it allows developers and administrators to obtain critical information without the need for external tools. This data is accessed through a specific URL that is only reachable from the instance, ensuring the security and privacy of the information. The ability to access this data facilitates task automation, dynamic application configuration, and integration with other cloud-based services, making instance metadata a fundamental tool in cloud infrastructure management.
