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After stopping an EC2 instance of type t3.small, you change its instance type to t3.large and start it again. What is the expected outcome?

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AWS - EC2 Fundamentals
After stopping an EC2 instance of type t3.small, you change its instance type to t3.large and start it again. What is the expected outcome?
AThe instance fails to start due to incompatible instance type
BThe instance restarts with increased CPU and memory resources
CThe instance retains the original t3.small resources
DThe instance data is lost during the type change
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand instance type modification

    EC2 allows changing instance types when the instance is stopped.

  2. Step 2: Effect of changing from t3.small to t3.large

    Changing to t3.large increases CPU and memory capacity.

  3. Final Answer:

    The instance restarts with increased CPU and memory resources -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Stopped instances can be resized and restarted [OK]
Quick Trick: Stop instance before changing type to upgrade resources [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking instance type can't be changed after launch
  • Assuming data loss occurs on type change

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