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Overview

This node allows managing Aliyun cloud resources, specifically focusing on Security Groups in this context. The "UpdateRule" operation under the "Security Groups" resource enables users to update a specific security group rule by providing the group ID, rule ID, and updated rule information.

Common scenarios include modifying firewall rules for virtual machines or services hosted on Aliyun to adjust network access policies dynamically. For example, you might update an existing security group rule to change allowed IP ranges or ports without recreating the entire security group.

Properties

Name Meaning
GroupID The identifier of the security group containing the rule to update.
RuleID The identifier of the specific security group rule to be updated.
UpdateRuleInfo A JSON string representing the updated information for the security group rule. This should contain the new rule parameters in JSON format.

Output

The node outputs a JSON object representing the response body from the Aliyun API after updating the security group rule. This typically includes details about the updated rule or confirmation of the update operation.

Example output structure (simplified):

{
  "body": {
    // Updated security group rule details as returned by Aliyun API
  }
}

No binary data output is produced by this node.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for Aliyun with appropriate permissions to manage ECS security groups.
  • The node uses the Aliyun SDK helper internally to interact with Aliyun's API.
  • The region must be specified in the credentials to target the correct Aliyun data center.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid JSON in UpdateRuleInfo: Since UpdateRuleInfo expects a JSON string, malformed JSON will cause parsing errors. Ensure the JSON is valid before running the node.
  • Authentication errors: If the provided API credentials are invalid or lack necessary permissions, the node will fail. Verify that the API key has sufficient rights to update security group rules.
  • Non-existent GroupID or RuleID: Providing incorrect IDs will result in API errors indicating the resource was not found. Double-check the IDs.
  • API rate limits or network issues: Temporary failures may occur due to network problems or API throttling. Retrying or adding error handling with "Continue On Fail" enabled can help.

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