lambder-start-instances

start-instances is an AWS Lambda function for use with Lambder.

REQUIRES:

• python-lambder

This lambda function starts any EC2 instances that match the following:

• instance is stopped
• instance is tagged with Key: 'LambderStart'

It is usually paired with lambder-stop-instances and used to run instances only during business hours to save money.

Installation

1. Clone this repo
2. cp example_lambder.json lambder.json
3. Edit lambder.json to set your S3 bucket
4. lambder function deploy

Usage

Schedule the function with a new event. Rember that the cron expression is based on UTC.

lambder events add \
  --name StartInstances \
  --function-name Lambder-start-instances \
  --cron 'cron(0 12 ? * MON-FRI *)'

TODO

• Parameterize the tag in the input event object