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What does the MinSize setting control in an AWS Auto Scaling group?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
AWS - Auto Scaling
What does the MinSize setting control in an AWS Auto Scaling group?
AThe exact number of servers to run at all times
BThe largest number of servers allowed to run
CThe smallest number of servers that must always be running
DThe number of servers to add during scaling
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand MinSize meaning

    MinSize defines the minimum number of servers that the Auto Scaling group keeps running to handle load.

  2. Step 2: Compare with other settings

    MaxSize is the maximum allowed, DesiredCapacity is the target number, so MinSize is the smallest number always running.

  3. Final Answer:

    The smallest number of servers that must always be running -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    MinSize = smallest server count [OK]
Quick Trick: MinSize = minimum servers always running [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing MinSize with DesiredCapacity
  • Thinking MinSize is maximum limit
  • Assuming MinSize is the exact number to run

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