Why might you choose a target tracking scaling policy over a step scaling policy for an application?

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AWS - Auto Scaling

ABecause step scaling only works with scheduled actions

BBecause target tracking requires manual step adjustments for each metric range

CBecause step scaling cannot decrease capacity

DBecause target tracking automatically adjusts capacity to maintain a metric without manual step definitions

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand target tracking advantages
Target tracking automatically adjusts capacity to keep a metric at a target without manual steps.
Step 2: Compare with step scaling
Step scaling requires defining steps manually; it can both increase and decrease capacity; it is not limited to scheduled actions.
Final Answer:
Because target tracking automatically adjusts capacity to maintain a metric without manual step definitions -> Option D
Quick Check:
Target tracking = automatic, no manual steps [OK]

Quick Trick: Target tracking needs no manual step setup [OK]

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