[Solved] You launch an EC2 instance using Spot pricing. What happens if AWS needs the capacity back? — Ans: Your instance is stopped or terminated with a 2-minute warning | AWS

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You launch an EC2 instance using Spot pricing. What happens if AWS needs the capacity back?

AYour instance is stopped or terminated with a 2-minute warning

BYou are charged the full On-demand price instead

CYour instance continues running without interruption

DYour instance is automatically converted to Reserved pricing

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand Spot instance interruptions
AWS can reclaim Spot instances anytime, giving a 2-minute warning before stopping or terminating.
Step 2: Check other options
Instances do not continue uninterrupted; no automatic price change or conversion to Reserved.
Final Answer:
Your instance is stopped or terminated with a 2-minute warning -> Option A
Quick Check:
Spot interruption = 2-minute warning stop [OK]

Quick Trick: Spot instances get 2-minute stop warning [OK]

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