AWS - Auto Scaling
A simple scaling policy is configured with a negative scaling adjustment but the capacity never decreases. What could be wrong?
A simple scaling policy is configured with a negative scaling adjustment but the capacity never decreases. What could be wrong?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand minimum capacity effect
If current capacity equals minimum capacity, scaling down is blocked.Step 2: Check other options
Cooldown zero allows immediate scaling; positive adjustment would increase capacity; policy type mismatch does not prevent scaling down if configured correctly.Final Answer:
The minimum capacity of the Auto Scaling group is equal to current capacity -> Option DQuick Check:
Min capacity blocks scaling down [OK]
Quick Trick: Min capacity stops scale down even with negative adjustment [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Ignoring min capacity setting
- Confusing cooldown with scaling block
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