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How can a user exchange a Convertible Reserved Instance for a different instance type?

hard📝 Application Q9 of 15
AWS - Cost Optimization
How can a user exchange a Convertible Reserved Instance for a different instance type?
AUse Savings Plans to automatically convert the RI
BCancel the existing RI and purchase a new one manually
CModify the instance type directly on the running EC2 instance
DUse the AWS Management Console to exchange the Convertible RI for another matching or higher value RI
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand Convertible RI exchange process

    Convertible RIs can be exchanged via the AWS Console for other RIs of equal or higher value.
  2. Step 2: Eliminate incorrect methods

    Canceling manually or modifying running instances does not exchange RIs; Savings Plans do not convert RIs.
  3. Final Answer:

    Use the AWS Management Console to exchange the Convertible RI for another matching or higher value RI -> Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    Convertible RI exchange via console = A [OK]
Quick Trick: Exchange Convertible RIs via AWS Console for equal or higher value [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Trying to modify instance type to change RI
  • Assuming Savings Plans convert RIs
  • Canceling and repurchasing instead of exchanging

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