What are the steps for restoring an EBS volume from a snapshot, and how can you validate the integrity of the restored data?
To restore an EBS volume from a snapshot, follow these steps:
1. Locate the desired snapshot in the AWS Management Console.
2. Select “Create Volume” and configure settings such as size, type, and availability zone.
3. Attach the new volume to an EC2 instance by selecting “Attach Volume” and specifying the instance ID and device name.
4. Connect to the instance via SSH or RDP and verify that the new volume is recognized by the operating system.
5. Mount the file system on the new volume using appropriate commands (e.g., mount for Linux, Disk Management for Windows).
6. Validate the integrity of the restored data by comparing it with the original source, using tools like checksum utilities (md5sum, sha256sum) or file comparison software.
