v = boto.vpc.VPCConnection(region=eu-west-1) ==> NameError: name 'eu' is not defined

[JPalmer]

Hi All,

Apologies for the "potentially stupid" question.
But this issue is unfortunately bugging me.

Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "./xxxxxx.py", line 165, in <module>
    v = boto.vpc.VPCConnection(region=eu-west-1)
NameError: name 'eu' is not defined

How do I pass the region name contains hyphens (a.k.a. dashes) into boto.vpc.VPCConnection?

Best Regards
JPalmer

[Mitchell Garnaat]

The region parameter wants a RegionInfo object.  But, really, the easiest way to get a connection for a specific region is to do this:

>>> import boto.vpc

>>> v = boto.vpc.connect_to_region("eu-west-1")

This basic approach works across all services in boto.

Mitch

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[JPalmer]

Hi Mitch,

Thank you for the prompt answer. I am truly appreciated it.
I have eventually realised that as well which it is a RegionInfo object.
I've pasted below my worked combinations for newbies like me to use as a template.

Best Regards: JPalmer

#------------------------------
        myregion = boto.ec2.get_region(region_name='eu-west-1')
        v = boto.connect_vpc(region=myregion)
#------------------------------
        myregion = boto.ec2.get_region(region_name='eu-west-1')
        v = boto.vpc.VPCConnection(region=myregion)
#------------------------------
        v = boto.vpc.VPCConnection(region=regions[3])
#------------------------------

        v = boto.vpc.connect_to_region('eu-west-1')

#------------------------------
        v = boto.vpc.connect_to_region(AWS_DEFAULT_REGION)
#------------------------------