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Which type of workload should a company run on Amazon EC2 Spot Instances?
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A steady-state workload that requires a particular EC2 instance configuration for a long period of time
B
A cost-sensitive workload that can be interrupted
C
A steady-state workload that does not require a long-term commitment
D
A cost-sensitive workload that cannot be interrupted
Explanation:
Explanation
Amazon EC2 Spot Instances are ideal for cost-sensitive workloads that can be interrupted because:
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Spot Instances offer up to 90% discount compared to On-Demand pricing
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They can be interrupted by AWS with a 2-minute warning when capacity is needed
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Perfect for fault-tolerant, flexible, and stateless applications
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Not suitable for workloads that require continuous availability or cannot tolerate interruptions
Why other options are incorrect:
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Option A: Steady-state workloads requiring specific configurations for long periods are better suited for Reserved Instances or On-Demand Instances
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Option C: While Spot Instances don't require long-term commitment, the key characteristic is interruptibility, not just lack of commitment
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Option D: Cost-sensitive workloads that cannot be interrupted should use Reserved Instances for cost savings with guaranteed availability
Spot Instances are best for batch processing, data analysis, CI/CD, testing, and other workloads where interruptions are acceptable in exchange for significant cost savings.
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