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You manage a nightly batch processing workload that operates using a substantial number of virtual machines (VMs). This workload is designed to be fault-tolerant, meaning it can handle the termination of some VMs without compromising overall functionality. Currently, the high cost associated with these VMs is a concern. What steps can you take to reduce the cost?
You manage a nightly batch processing workload that operates using a substantial number of virtual machines (VMs). This workload is designed to be fault-tolerant, meaning it can handle the termination of some VMs without compromising overall functionality. Currently, the high cost associated with these VMs is a concern. What steps can you take to reduce the cost?
Explanation:
The correct answer is A. Spot VMs are highly affordable compute instances suitable for batch jobs and fault-tolerant workloads. They offer significant discounts compared to on-demand VMs. Since the workload can tolerate some of the VMs being terminated, using Spot VMs can significantly reduce costs while meeting the workload's requirements.