Why might AWS terminate your Spot Instance even if your bid price is higher than the current Spot price?

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AWS - EC2 Fundamentals

ASpot Instances never get terminated once launched

BYour bid price is ignored if you exceed the On-Demand price

CAWS needs the capacity back regardless of your bid

DYour instance is terminated only if you manually stop it

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand Spot Instance termination reasons
AWS can reclaim capacity anytime, terminating Spot Instances regardless of bid price.
Step 2: Clarify bid price role
Bid price sets max you pay but does not guarantee instance will not be interrupted.
Final Answer:
AWS needs the capacity back regardless of your bid -> Option C
Quick Check:
Spot termination = AWS capacity needs, not bid price [OK]

Quick Trick: Spot can end anytime if AWS reclaims capacity [OK]

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