aws_ec2_eip Resource

Use the aws_ec2_eip InSpec audit resource to test properties of a single specific Elastic IP (EIP).

An Elastic IP (EIP) is uniquely identified by the public IPv4 address, for example 192.0.2.0.

For additional information, including details on parameters and properties, see the AWS documentation on Elastic IP (EIP).

Installation

This resource is available in the Chef InSpec AWS resource pack.

See the Chef InSpec documentation on cloud platforms for information on configuring your AWS environment for InSpec and creating an InSpec profile that uses the InSpec AWS resource pack.

Syntax

Ensure that a Public IP exists.

describe aws_ec2_eip(public_ip: '192.0.2.0') do
  it { should exist }
end

Parameters

public_ip (required)

Properties

public_ip: The Elastic IP address, or the carrier IP address.
instance_id: The ID of the instance the address is associated with, if any.
allocation_id: The allocation ID for the address.
association_id: The association ID for the address.
domain: Indicates whether the address is for use in EC2-Classic (standard) or in a VPC (vpc).
network_interface_id: The ID of the network interface that the address is associated with, if any.
network_interface_owner_id: The AWS account ID of the owner.
private_ip_address: The private IP address associated with the Elastic IP address.
public_ipv_4_pool: The Elastic IPV4 pool address.
network_border_group: A unique set of Availability Zones, Local Zones, or Wavelength Zones from where AWS advertises IP addresses.

Examples

Ensure a Public IP is available.

describe aws_ec2_eip(public_ip: '192.0.2.0') do
  its('public_ip') { should eq '192.0.2.0' }
end

Ensure that the domain is vpc or standard.

describe aws_ec2_eip(public_ip: '192.0.2.0') do
    its('domain') { should eq 'vpc' }
end

Matchers

This InSpec audit resource has the following special matchers. For a full list of available matchers, please visit 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_eip(public_ip: '192.0.2.0') do
  it { should exist }
end

Use should_not to test the entity does not exist.

describe aws_vpc_endpoint(public_ip: '192.0.2.0') do
  it { should_not exist }
end

be_available

Check if the IP address is available.

describe aws_ec2_eip(public_ip: '192.0.2.0') do
  it { should be_available }
end

Use should_not to test an IP address that should not exist.

describe aws_ec2_eip(public_ip: '192.0.2.0') do
  it { should_not be_available }
end

AWS Permissions

Your Principal will need the EC2:Client:DescribeAddressesResult action with Effect set to Allow.

See the Actions, Resources, and Condition Keys for Amazon EC2 documentation for additional information.