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What happens to the data on the instance store when an EC2 instance is terminated?

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AWS - EC2 Fundamentals
What happens to the data on the instance store when an EC2 instance is terminated?
AData is preserved and accessible
BData is backed up automatically
CData is lost permanently
DData is moved to S3
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Recall instance store behavior on termination

    Instance store is ephemeral storage tied to the instance lifecycle.

  2. Step 2: Understand data fate on termination

    When instance terminates, instance store data is lost permanently.

  3. Final Answer:

    Data is lost permanently -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Instance store data = lost on termination [OK]
Quick Trick: Instance store data disappears on termination [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Assuming data is backed up
  • Confusing EBS with instance store
  • Thinking data moves to S3 automatically

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