[Solved] Why do AWS instance families have different processor architectures like x86 and ARM? — Ans: To offer customers choices balancing performance, cost, and compatibility | AWS

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Why do AWS instance families have different processor architectures like x86 and ARM?

ATo offer customers choices balancing performance, cost, and compatibility

BBecause ARM processors are only for storage optimized instances

CTo limit instance availability to certain regions

DBecause x86 processors are deprecated in AWS

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand processor architecture purpose
AWS offers x86 and ARM to provide options for different workloads balancing speed, cost, and software compatibility.
Step 2: Evaluate incorrect options
ARM is not limited to storage; x86 is not deprecated; availability is unrelated to architecture choice.
Final Answer:
To offer customers choices balancing performance, cost, and compatibility -> Option A
Quick Check:
Processor diversity = customer choice [OK]

Quick Trick: Different CPUs give performance and cost options [OK]

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