AWS - RDS and Relational DatabasesA managed database instance fails to scale automatically during high traffic. What is a probable cause?AAuto-scaling is disabled or misconfiguredBThe database does not support scalingCThe user manually scaled the databaseDThe database is read-onlyCheck Answer
Step-by-Step SolutionSolution:Step 1: Understand auto-scaling failure reasonsIf auto-scaling is off or set incorrectly, scaling won't happen automatically.Step 2: Evaluate optionsAuto-scaling is disabled or misconfigured correctly identifies configuration issues; others are incorrect or irrelevant.Final Answer:Auto-scaling is disabled or misconfigured -> Option AQuick Check:Auto-scaling config = A [OK]Quick Trick: Verify auto-scaling settings if scaling fails [OK]Common Mistakes:Assuming no scaling supportConfusing manual scaling with failureIgnoring scaling configuration
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