[Solved] Given this Auto Scaling group configuration:MinSize=1, MaxSize=3, DesiredCapacity=2What happens if the load increases and the group scales out to 3 instances, then the load drops suddenly? | AWS

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Given this Auto Scaling group configuration:
MinSize=1, MaxSize=3, DesiredCapacity=2
What happens if the load increases and the group scales out to 3 instances, then the load drops suddenly?

AThe group will scale in to 1 instance, respecting MinSize

BThe group will keep 3 instances running regardless of load

CThe group will scale in to 0 instances

DThe group will scale in to 2 instances, the DesiredCapacity

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand scaling limits
MinSize=1 means the group will never go below 1 instance, MaxSize=3 means it can scale up to 3.
Step 2: Analyze behavior on load drop
When load drops, Auto Scaling reduces instances but not below MinSize, so it scales down to 1.
Final Answer:
The group will scale in to 1 instance, respecting MinSize -> Option A
Quick Check:
MinSize limits minimum instances [OK]

Quick Trick: MinSize sets the lowest number of instances [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Thinking DesiredCapacity is fixed after scaling
Assuming scaling can go below MinSize
Believing MaxSize limits minimum instances

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