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Question 8
Which of the following is a cloud cost optimization strategy for virtual machines?
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A
Using reserved instances without proper calculation
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B
Choosing more expensive VM flavors
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C
Using spot instances for short-term tasks
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D
Increasing the number of VMs running simultaneously
Reveal correct answer
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Spot instances are 2-4x cheaper than on-demand instances and are ideal for short-term tasks, such as CI/CD jobs. By using spot instances, you can reduce your VM costs without sacrificing performance.
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