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AWS SAP-C02 · Question 16 · Domain 1.5: Cost Optimization

An enterprise wants to optimize its AWS compute costs. They have steady-state EC2 workloads, highly variable containerized workloads on Fargate, and batch processing jobs that can be interrupted. Which TWO pricing models should they combine for maximum savings? (Select TWO)

Answer options:

A.

Purchase Compute Savings Plans for the steady-state EC2 and Fargate workloads.

B.

Purchase Standard Reserved Instances for the batch processing jobs.

C.

Use On-Demand instances for the steady-state workloads.

D.

Purchase EC2 Instance Savings Plans for Fargate.

E.

Use Amazon EC2 Spot Instances for the interruptible batch processing jobs.

F.

Use Dedicated Hosts for all workloads.

How to approach this question

Match the workload type (steady vs interruptible) to the pricing model.

Full Answer

Compute Savings Plans provide the most flexible discount for steady-state EC2 and Fargate. Spot Instances provide the deepest discount for interruptible batch jobs.

Common mistakes

Choosing EC2 Instance Savings Plans for Fargate.

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