You notice your AWS Trusted Advisor reports underutilized EC2 instances. What is the best immediate action to optimize cost?

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AWS - Architecture Best Practices

AResize instances to smaller types matching usage

BTerminate the underutilized instances immediately

CIgnore the report as it might be inaccurate

DSwitch all instances to Dedicated Hosts

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand Trusted Advisor recommendations
It flags underutilized instances to help reduce waste by resizing or terminating.
Step 2: Choose best cost optimization action
Resizing to smaller instances keeps service running but reduces cost; terminating immediately may disrupt service; ignoring wastes money; Dedicated Hosts are expensive.
Final Answer:
Resize instances to smaller types matching usage -> Option A
Quick Check:
Resize underutilized = save cost safely [OK]

Quick Trick: Resize before terminating to avoid downtime [OK]

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