AWS - Auto Scaling
An auto scaling group has 3 instances running. A scale in event triggers reducing instances by 2. What is the new instance count if the minimum size is 2?
An auto scaling group has 3 instances running. A scale in event triggers reducing instances by 2. What is the new instance count if the minimum size is 2?
medium📝 Predict Output Q5 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Calculate instances after scale in
3 running - 2 scale in = 1 instance.Step 2: Check against minimum size
Minimum size is 2, so instances cannot go below 2.Final Answer:
2 -> Option AQuick Check:
Instance count respects minimum size = 2 [OK]
Quick Trick: Never scale below minimum instance count [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Ignoring minimum size limit
- Subtracting scale in without limit
- Confusing scale in with scale out
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