What is the main difference between a simple scaling policy and a step scaling policy in AWS Auto Scaling?

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AWS - Auto Scaling

ASimple scaling tracks a target metric, step scaling does not

BSimple scaling uses one adjustment, step scaling uses multiple steps

CStep scaling only works with scheduled actions

DSimple scaling requires manual capacity changes

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Define simple scaling policy
Simple scaling uses a single scaling adjustment when triggered.
Step 2: Define step scaling policy
Step scaling uses multiple adjustment steps based on how much the metric deviates.
Final Answer:
Simple scaling uses one adjustment, step scaling uses multiple steps -> Option B
Quick Check:
Simple vs step scaling = single vs multiple steps [OK]

Quick Trick: Step scaling adjusts in steps; simple uses one step [OK]

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