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Learn how to list AWS EC2 instances with AWS Connector 
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You'll create a workflow using an AWS Connector action called EC2: Describe instances and then run it.
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of Dynatrace Workflows. For more information, see Workflows quick start.
- Verify that you have completed the setup.
- Verify that you have all the permissions needed to run Workflows.
Steps
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Go to Workflows
and select 
Workflow. -
In the Select a trigger panel, select one of the available triggers.
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On the trigger node, select
Add task to browse available actions. -
In the Choose action panel, either search for
awsor scroll to the AWS section. -
Select the EC2: Describe instances action.
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Select a Connection. If no connections are available, you can create a new connection by selecting Create a new connection .
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Select a Region.
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optional Enter the MaxResults to limit the number of instances listed.
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optional Enter the InstanceIds you want to list. If there are multiple instances, separate them with a comma. You can have a mixture of static instances and expressions.
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optional In the Filters, enter a key-value pair to further filter the instances.
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Select Save.
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Select Run.
Outcome
After following these steps, depending on your settings, you have built a workflow that describes a specified AWS EC2 instance or all of the AWS EC2 instances.