creating-ec2-image-builder-pipeline

name	creating-ec2-image-builder-pipeline
description	Creates a complete EC2 Image Builder pipeline that builds a custom AMI with pre-installed software, distributes it to target regions, executes the pipeline, and creates a launch template. Use when setting up automated AMI creation with IAM roles, build components, image recipes, and infrastructure configuration.
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Creating an EC2 Image Builder Pipeline

Overview

Domain expertise for creating and managing EC2 Image Builder pipelines that automate custom AMI creation. Covers the full lifecycle: IAM role setup, build component definition, image recipe creation, infrastructure and distribution configuration, pipeline execution, and launch template creation.

Create an Image Builder pipeline

To create a complete EC2 Image Builder pipeline with custom AMI builds and cross-region distribution, follow the procedure exactly. See EC2 Image Builder pipeline procedure.

Troubleshooting

InvalidParameterValueException on pipeline operations

Use the exact ARN returned by API calls — do not construct ARNs manually. Pipeline ARNs must follow arn:<partition>:imagebuilder:<region>:<account>:image-pipeline/<name>.

InstanceProfileNotFoundException

Wait 10–15 seconds after creating the instance profile before using it. IAM changes are eventually consistent.

ResourceAlreadyExistsException

Delete the existing resource first or use a different name/version.

Build instance fails to launch

Verify the instance profile exists, all three IAM policies are attached, and the instance type is available in the region.