Which EC2 pricing model allows you to bid on spare AWS compute capacity for up to a 90% discount, but instances can be terminated by AWS with a 2-minute notice?

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Correct Answer: Spot Instances

Amazon EC2 Spot Instances allow you to request spare Amazon EC2 computing capacity at steep discounts (up to 90% off On-Demand rates), with the caveat that AWS can reclaim them wit...

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Which EC2 pricing model allows you to bid on spare AWS compute capacity for up to a 90% discount, but instances can be terminated by AWS with a 2-minute notice?

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Spot Instances

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Amazon EC2 Spot Instances allow you to request spare Amazon EC2 computing capacity at steep discounts (up to 90% off On-Demand rates), with the caveat that AWS can reclaim them with a 2-minute notice.

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This question evaluates your knowledge of Amazon EC2 — a core concept tested in AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02). Understanding Amazon EC2 is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.

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Which EC2 pricing model allows you to bid on spare AWS compute capacity for up to a 90% discount, but instances can be terminated by AWS with a 2-minute notice?

Which EC2 pricing model allows you to bid on spare AWS compute capacity for up to a 90% discount, but instances can be terminated by AWS with a 2-minute notice?

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