[Solved] You want an Auto Scaling group to always run at least 2 servers, never... If traffic suddenly spikes, which setting controls the maximum servers it can scale up to, and what should it be set to? | AWS

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You want an Auto Scaling group to always run at least 2 servers, never more than 8, and normally keep 5 running. If traffic suddenly spikes, which setting controls the maximum servers it can scale up to, and what should it be set to?

AMaxSize controls maximum servers; set to 8

BDesiredCapacity controls maximum servers; set to 8

CMinSize controls maximum servers; set to 5

DDesiredCapacity controls maximum servers; set to 2

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify which setting limits maximum servers
MaxSize sets the upper limit of servers allowed in the group.
Step 2: Match requirement to setting
To never exceed 8 servers, MaxSize must be set to 8.
Step 3: Understand DesiredCapacity and MinSize roles
DesiredCapacity is the target number (5), MinSize is the minimum (2), neither limits maximum scaling.
Final Answer:
MaxSize controls maximum servers; set to 8 -> Option A
Quick Check:
MaxSize = max servers allowed [OK]

Quick Trick: MaxSize limits max servers; DesiredCapacity is target [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Confusing DesiredCapacity with MaxSize
Setting MinSize as maximum limit
Not setting MaxSize high enough for spikes

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If traffic suddenly spikes, which setting controls the maximum servers it can scale up to, and what should it be set to?

Step 1: Identify which setting limits maximum servers

Step 2: Match requirement to setting

Step 3: Understand DesiredCapacity and MinSize roles

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