If an Auto Scaling group has MinSize=3, MaxSize=7, and DesiredCapacity=5, what happens if you try to set DesiredCapacity to 2?

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If an Auto Scaling group has MinSize=3, MaxSize=7, and DesiredCapacity=5, what happens if you try to set DesiredCapacity to 2?

ADesiredCapacity will be set to 2 successfully

BDesiredCapacity will be adjusted to 3 automatically

CDesiredCapacity will be adjusted to 7 automatically

DAn error will occur and DesiredCapacity will not change

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check DesiredCapacity limits
DesiredCapacity cannot be less than MinSize or greater than MaxSize.
Step 2: Adjust DesiredCapacity if out of bounds
Since 2 is less than MinSize 3, DesiredCapacity is adjusted up to 3 automatically.
Final Answer:
DesiredCapacity will be adjusted to 3 automatically -> Option B
Quick Check:
DesiredCapacity respects MinSize and MaxSize limits [OK]

Quick Trick: DesiredCapacity always stays between MinSize and MaxSize [OK]

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