How to reset EC2 ubuntu instance?

Question

My client created a ubuntu server 16.04 to deploy a web app. And I have been getting difficulties the get the app deployed properly ...

So is there a way for me to reset the server back to its original state via command line?

Answer 1

1. Go to the EC2 Dashboard -> Instances
2. Select the instance you want to reset.
3. Hit the dropdown menu for "Actions" -> "Monitor and troubleshoot" -> "Replace root volume"

Answer 2

AWS doesn't have a feature like VmWare's restore snapshot. If you want the machine restore to its original state, you have to launch the machine again. But it will get a different IP. There is no way to reset your instance to its original state.

Update: Please check this answer as Amazon recently added this feature in 2021. Check this Amazon link