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A managed database instance fails to scale automatically during high traffic. What is a probable cause?

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AWS - RDS and Relational Databases
A managed database instance fails to scale automatically during high traffic. What is a probable cause?
AAuto-scaling is disabled or misconfigured
BThe database does not support scaling
CThe user manually scaled the database
DThe database is read-only
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand auto-scaling failure reasons

    If auto-scaling is off or set incorrectly, scaling won't happen automatically.
  2. Step 2: Evaluate options

    Auto-scaling is disabled or misconfigured correctly identifies configuration issues; others are incorrect or irrelevant.
  3. Final Answer:

    Auto-scaling is disabled or misconfigured -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Auto-scaling config = A [OK]
Quick Trick: Verify auto-scaling settings if scaling fails [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming no scaling support
  • Confusing manual scaling with failure
  • Ignoring scaling configuration

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