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Why should ELB health checks be configured independently from Auto Scaling group health checks when both are used together?

hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
AWS - Auto Scaling
Why should ELB health checks be configured independently from Auto Scaling group health checks when both are used together?
ABecause Auto Scaling health checks only monitor network connectivity, not application health.
BBecause ELB health checks automatically disable Auto Scaling policies if instances fail.
CBecause ELB health checks determine traffic routing, while Auto Scaling health checks control instance lifecycle management.
DBecause ELB health checks are only used for Classic Load Balancers, not Application Load Balancers.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand ELB health checks

    ELB health checks decide if instances receive traffic.
  2. Step 2: Understand Auto Scaling health checks

    Auto Scaling health checks determine if instances should be replaced.
  3. Final Answer:

    ELB health checks control traffic routing; Auto Scaling health checks manage instance lifecycle. -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    Separate roles for ELB and Auto Scaling health checks [OK]
Quick Trick: ELB routes traffic; Auto Scaling manages instance health [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking ELB disables scaling policies
  • Assuming Auto Scaling health checks only monitor network
  • Believing ELB health checks are limited to Classic Load Balancers

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