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Which function is best suited for accelerated computing instances?
Which function is best suited for accelerated computing instances?
What does IOPS stand for in the context of storage optimized instances?
What does IOPS stand for in the context of storage optimized instances?
What is a primary characteristic of storage optimized instances?
What is a primary characteristic of storage optimized instances?
Which workload type would be least ideal for accelerated computing instances?
Which workload type would be least ideal for accelerated computing instances?
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For which application would a storage optimized instance provide the best performance?
For which application would a storage optimized instance provide the best performance?
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Which type of instance is most suitable for workloads that require a balanced use of compute, memory, and networking?
Which type of instance is most suitable for workloads that require a balanced use of compute, memory, and networking?
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What characteristic makes compute optimized instances ideal for certain applications?
What characteristic makes compute optimized instances ideal for certain applications?
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When should you consider using memory optimized instances?
When should you consider using memory optimized instances?
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Which of the following workloads would NOT typically be run on a general purpose instance?
Which of the following workloads would NOT typically be run on a general purpose instance?
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What is a significant benefit of using memory optimized instances for workloads?
What is a significant benefit of using memory optimized instances for workloads?
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Study Notes
Amazon EC2 Instance Types
- Instance types are optimized for specific workloads.
- Factors to consider when choosing an instance type: compute, memory, and storage needs.
General Purpose Instances
- Provide a balance of compute, memory, and networking resources.
- Suitable for various workloads, including application servers, gaming servers, backend servers, and small/medium databases.
- Ideal if application needs are roughly balanced across compute, memory, and networking.
Compute Optimized Instances
- Designed for compute-bound applications.
- Beneficial for applications requiring high-performance processors.
- Suitable for high-performance web servers, compute-intensive applications, dedicated gaming servers, and batch processing workloads(many transactions).
Memory Optimized Instances
- Designed for fast performance with large datasets in memory.
- Suitable for workloads needing large amounts of preloaded data.
- Examples: high-performance databases, real-time processing of large unstructured data.
- Provide optimal performance for high-memory needs.
Accelerated Computing Instances
- Utilize hardware accelerators (coprocessors) for more efficient processing.
- Suitable for tasks like floating-point calculations, graphics processing, and data pattern matching.
- Examples: graphics applications, game streaming, application streaming.
Storage Optimized Instances
- Optimized for high, sequential read/write access to large datasets on local storage.
- Suitable for distributed file systems, data warehousing applications, and high-frequency OLTP systems.
- High IOPS (input/output operations per second), low-latency, and random IOPS are benefits.
- Example input/output operations include: entering data into a database (input) and running analytics on that data (output).
- Improves performance for applications with high IOPS requirements over other instance types.
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Description
This quiz covers Amazon EC2 instance types and how to choose the right one based on workload requirements. Learn about general-purpose, compute-optimized, and memory-optimized instances, and understand their unique features and use cases.
