AWS - Auto Scaling
You configured a step scaling policy but it never triggers scaling actions even when the metric crosses thresholds. What is the most likely cause?
You configured a step scaling policy but it never triggers scaling actions even when the metric crosses thresholds. What is the most likely cause?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Check alarm linkage
Step scaling policies rely on CloudWatch alarms to trigger. If alarms are not linked, no scaling occurs.Step 2: Evaluate other options
Target tracking does not override step scaling; negative adjustments cause scale-in, not no action; no instances means no scaling needed.Final Answer:
The metric alarms are not properly linked to the scaling policy -> Option BQuick Check:
Missing alarm linkage = no scaling trigger [OK]
Quick Trick: Step scaling needs alarms linked to trigger [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Assuming target tracking disables step scaling
- Ignoring alarm configuration
- Confusing negative adjustment with no scaling
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