Given a managed database with auto-scaling enabled, what happens when the workload increases suddenly?

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AWS - RDS and Relational Databases

AThe user must manually add more servers

BThe database shuts down to prevent overload

CThe database ignores the workload increase

DThe database automatically adds resources to handle the load

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand auto-scaling in managed databases
Auto-scaling means the database adds resources automatically when demand grows.
Step 2: Analyze options
The database automatically adds resources to handle the load correctly describes automatic resource addition; others describe incorrect or manual actions.
Final Answer:
The database automatically adds resources to handle the load -> Option D
Quick Check:
Auto-scaling = C [OK]

Quick Trick: Auto-scaling means automatic resource adjustment [OK]

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