AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01)- Configure Auto Scaling - Lab Part 1

The video tutorial covers the concepts and practical steps of configuring autoscaling in AWS. It begins with an introduction to autoscaling, highlighting its benefits in expanding and contracting EC2 instances based on demand. The tutorial recaps previous concepts like elastic load balancers and architecture components. It then guides viewers through preparing for the lab, including setting up S3 buckets and configuration files. The main focus is on creating launch configurations for autoscaling, detailing the necessary steps and considerations. The video concludes with a summary of part one and a preview of the next steps in part two.

What is the primary benefit of using autoscaling in cloud architectures?

• Higher operational costs

• Reduced security

• Enhanced elasticity and scalability

• Increased manual intervention

Which AWS service is used to store digital assets and configuration files for EC2 instances?

• Amazon S3

• Amazon DynamoDB

• Amazon RDS

• Amazon Redshift

How does autoscaling help in deploying EC2 instances?

• By manually configuring each instance

• By automating the deployment process

• By reducing the number of instances

• By increasing the cost of deployment

What role do IAM roles play in autoscaling?

• They automate the deployment of instances

• They increase the cost of scaling

• They provide security for EC2 instances

• They are not used in autoscaling

Which AWS service can be used to trigger autoscaling actions based on CPU utilization?

• AWS CloudFormation

• Amazon CloudWatch

• Amazon S3

• AWS Lambda

What happens when CPU utilization exceeds a specified threshold in CloudWatch?

• Instances are terminated

• No action is taken

• Instances are paused

• Additional EC2 instances are launched

What is the purpose of preparing configuration files for EC2 instances?

• To increase the cost of deployment

• To facilitate the setup of web services

• To manually configure each instance

• To reduce the number of instances

How are configuration files integrated with EC2 instances?

• Through Amazon S3 buckets

• Through Amazon DynamoDB

• Through AWS Lambda

• Through Amazon RDS

What is a launch configuration in the context of autoscaling?

• A cost-reduction strategy

• A manual setup process

• A template for deploying EC2 instances

• A security feature

What advantage do launch templates offer over launch configurations?

• They are more expensive

• They offer less flexibility

• They provide more flexibility and support for spot instances

• They are harder to use