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An organization needs to run multiple applications that require a balance of compute, memory, and networking resources. Which EC2 instance type would be most suitable?
An organization needs to run multiple applications that require a balance of compute, memory, and networking resources. Which EC2 instance type would be most suitable?
- Memory Optimized
- Accelerated Computing
- HPC Optimized
- General Purpose (correct)
A research team is analyzing genomic data and requires instances with high memory capacity. Which EC2 instance type is best suited for this task?
A research team is analyzing genomic data and requires instances with high memory capacity. Which EC2 instance type is best suited for this task?
- Accelerated Computing
- Memory Optimized (correct)
- HPC Optimized
- General Purpose
Which of the following is a key benefit of using EC2?
Which of the following is a key benefit of using EC2?
- Fixed server configurations
- On-demand, scalable computing capacity (correct)
- Limited compute capacity
- Restricted virtual server management
Suppose a company is developing a machine learning algorithm and requires instances with hardware accelerators. Which EC2 instance type should they consider?
Suppose a company is developing a machine learning algorithm and requires instances with hardware accelerators. Which EC2 instance type should they consider?
A financial firm requires high-performance processors for running complex financial simulations. Which EC2 instance type is most appropriate?
A financial firm requires high-performance processors for running complex financial simulations. Which EC2 instance type is most appropriate?
What is the primary role of EC2 in cloud computing?
What is the primary role of EC2 in cloud computing?
A startup anticipates fluctuating traffic to its web application. Which feature of EC2 provides the most benefit in this scenario?
A startup anticipates fluctuating traffic to its web application. Which feature of EC2 provides the most benefit in this scenario?
Which EC2 instance type would be the least cost-effective for handling small, daily batch processing jobs?
Which EC2 instance type would be the least cost-effective for handling small, daily batch processing jobs?
If an organization requires specialized hardware for graphics rendering, which EC2 instance type is most suited?
If an organization requires specialized hardware for graphics rendering, which EC2 instance type is most suited?
A data scientist needs to analyze a large dataset using in-memory analytics tools. Which EC2 instance type is most suitable?
A data scientist needs to analyze a large dataset using in-memory analytics tools. Which EC2 instance type is most suitable?
What capability does EC2 provide to its users regarding their virtual servers?
What capability does EC2 provide to its users regarding their virtual servers?
A video editing company requires high-performance computing for rendering complex video effects. Which EC2 instance type should they select?
A video editing company requires high-performance computing for rendering complex video effects. Which EC2 instance type should they select?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of EC2 regarding computing resources?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of EC2 regarding computing resources?
If a company needs to quickly adapt its computing resources to handle unexpected surges in traffic, which EC2 feature is most beneficial?
If a company needs to quickly adapt its computing resources to handle unexpected surges in traffic, which EC2 feature is most beneficial?
A scientific research group requires powerful processors to simulate complex molecular interactions. Which EC2 instance type should they consider?
A scientific research group requires powerful processors to simulate complex molecular interactions. Which EC2 instance type should they consider?
What is the direct benefit of EC2’s resizable compute capacity?
What is the direct benefit of EC2’s resizable compute capacity?
An engineering firm uses simulation software requiring significant computational power. Which EC2 instance is most adequate?
An engineering firm uses simulation software requiring significant computational power. Which EC2 instance is most adequate?
Which of the following activities is not primarily facilitated by EC2?
Which of the following activities is not primarily facilitated by EC2?
A business needs an EC2 instance to manage and effectively coordinate general IT tasks. What would be the best fit?
A business needs an EC2 instance to manage and effectively coordinate general IT tasks. What would be the best fit?
What scenario emphasizes the importance of using EC2 instances?
What scenario emphasizes the importance of using EC2 instances?
Flashcards
What is EC2?
What is EC2?
A web service providing secure, resizable compute capacity in the cloud, allowing users to configure, launch, and manage virtual servers.
General Purpose EC2 Instances
General Purpose EC2 Instances
Offer a balance of compute, memory, and networking resources suitable for a variety of workloads.
Memory Optimized EC2 Instances
Memory Optimized EC2 Instances
Designed for workloads that process large data sets in memory, providing faster access to data.
Accelerated Computing EC2 Instances
Accelerated Computing EC2 Instances
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HPC Optimized EC2 Instances
HPC Optimized EC2 Instances
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Study Notes
- EC2 is a web service
- It provides secure, resizable compute capacity in the cloud
- It allows users to configure, launch, and manage virtual servers
- It provides on-demand, scalable computing capacity instance types
Instance Types
- General Purpose: Provides a balance of compute, memory, and networking
- Memory Optimized: Suited for workloads that process large data sets
- Accelerated Computing: Uses hardware accelerators or co-processors to perform functions
- HPC Optimized: Ideal for apps that benefit from high-performance processors
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