SAP-C02 Question 508
Single answerA company is deploying a new workload that requires launching a large number of Amazon EC2 instances in a specific AWS Region. The solution architect has been notified that the initial launch of instances failed due to hitting a service quota limit. How should the architect resolve this issue while ensuring the workload can scale as needed in the future?
- A
Submit a service quota increase request for EC2 instance limits in the specific AWS Region.
- B
Change the workload to use a different AWS Region where the EC2 quota has not been reached.
- C
Switch to using Auto Scaling groups, as they are not subject to service quotas.
- D
Contact AWS Support to have the EC2 instance limit removed entirely.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
When a workload fails due to hitting a service quota limit, the recommended solution is to submit a service quota increase request. AWS allows customers to increase certain quotas based on their use case and requirements. This ensures that the workload can successfully launch and scale as needed while maintaining operational best practices.
- A. Correct.
Submitting a service quota increase request is the correct way to handle hitting a service quota limit. AWS allows customers to request higher limits for many resources.
- B. Incorrect.
Changing the workload to a different AWS Region may not be feasible or desirable given the workload requirements. Additionally, quotas are region-specific, and the problem could persist in the new region.
- C. Incorrect.
Auto Scaling groups still count against EC2 instance service quotas. Using Auto Scaling does not bypass service quotas.
- D. Incorrect.
AWS does not remove service quotas entirely. They are in place to protect both customers and AWS infrastructure.