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Which ECS service deployment type is best suited for zero downtime when using an ALB?

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AWS - ECS and Fargate
Which ECS service deployment type is best suited for zero downtime when using an ALB?
AManual task replacement
BRecreate deployment
CRolling update without ALB
DBlue/Green deployment
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify deployment types that support zero downtime

    Blue/Green deployment allows traffic to shift between two environments, minimizing downtime.
  2. Step 2: Compare with other deployment types

    Recreate and manual replacements cause downtime; rolling updates without ALB do not guarantee zero downtime.
  3. Final Answer:

    Blue/Green deployment -> Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    Zero downtime deployment = Blue/Green [OK]
Quick Trick: Blue/Green deployment avoids downtime by traffic shifting [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Choosing recreate deployment which stops old tasks first
  • Ignoring ALB's role in rolling updates
  • Assuming manual replacement is automated

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