CV0-004 Operations and Support Practice Question
A company is planning to migrate to AWS and wants to achieve the lowest possible compute costs for a steady-state workload that will run 24/7. Which purchasing option should be recommended?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Reserved Instances
Reserved Instances offer a significant discount over On-Demand for consistent usage. Spot Instances are cheaper but can be interrupted. Savings Plans are also cost-effective, but Reserved Instances are a traditional choice for steady-state.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Spot Instances
Why it's wrong here
Spot Instances can be terminated with little notice, not suitable for steady-state.
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Reserved Instances
Why this is correct
Reserved Instances provide a discount for a 1- or 3-year term, ideal for steady-state.
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On-Demand Instances
Why it's wrong here
On-Demand has no upfront commitment but is more expensive.
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Dedicated Hosts
Why it's wrong here
Dedicated Hosts are for licensing requirements, more expensive.
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