AWS - EC2 Fundamentals
A user wants to save costs by committing to a 1-year usage but accidentally selects On-demand pricing. What is the main issue with this choice?
A user wants to save costs by committing to a 1-year usage but accidentally selects On-demand pricing. What is the main issue with this choice?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand On-demand pricing characteristics
On-demand pricing charges per use with no upfront or commitment discounts.Step 2: Identify the cost-saving option
Reserved instances offer savings with 1 or 3 year commitments, unlike On-demand.Final Answer:
On-demand pricing does not offer cost savings for long-term commitment -> Option AQuick Check:
Commitment savings = Reserved, not On-demand [OK]
Quick Trick: Commitment savings only with Reserved pricing [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Thinking On-demand requires upfront payment
- Believing On-demand instances are delayed
- Confusing interruption with Spot pricing
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