Correct Answer: Elastic Fabric Adapter (EFA) and a Cluster Placement Group
EFA is a network interface for Amazon EC2 instances that enables customers to run applications requiring high levels of inter-node communications at scale, and Cluster Placement Gr...
Correct Answer
Elastic Fabric Adapter (EFA) and a Cluster Placement Group
Why This Answer Is Correct
EFA is a network interface for Amazon EC2 instances that enables customers to run applications requiring high levels of inter-node communications at scale, and Cluster Placement Groups ensure physical proximity.
This question evaluates your knowledge of Amazon EC2 — a core concept tested in AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP-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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