AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) - EC2 Pricing

The video tutorial covers the different pricing models for AWS EC2 instances, including on-demand, reserved, and spot pricing. It explains the benefits and cost-saving strategies associated with each model, emphasizing the importance of understanding these concepts for both practical application and exam preparation. The tutorial also provides a walkthrough of the AWS pricing pages, highlighting how to navigate and interpret the costs associated with various instance types and configurations.

Why is it important to understand EC2 pricing models?

• To ensure you select the most expensive option

• To make AWS more money

• To avoid overpaying or underestimating costs

• To confuse exam takers

What is a key feature of On-Demand pricing?

• You must reserve time in advance

• You get a discount for upfront payment

• You are charged based on actual usage time

• You pay a fixed monthly fee regardless of usage

How does On-Demand pricing round up usage time?

• To the nearest second

• To the nearest hour

• To the nearest day

• To the nearest minute

What is a benefit of Reserved pricing?

• It allows for flexible usage without planning

• It is always more expensive than On-Demand

• It requires no upfront payment

• It offers cost savings with accurate usage predictions

What is a requirement for using Spot pricing effectively?

• Using it only during peak hours

• Paying all costs upfront

• Flexibility in when compute time is used

• Predicting exact usage for three years

How much can Spot pricing save compared to On-Demand?

• Up to 50%

• Up to 70%

• Up to 90%

• Up to 30%

What is the most cost-effective Reserved pricing option?

• One year with no upfront costs

• Three years with all upfront costs

• Two years with partial upfront costs

• One year with partial upfront costs

What additional cost should be considered when using EC2 instances?

• Only the instance cost per hour

• Only the data transfer costs

• Data transfer and storage costs

• Only the storage costs

What happens to the pricing when you choose Windows with SQL Server on AWS?

• It decreases due to discounts

• It remains the same as Linux

• It increases due to licensing costs

• It becomes free

What should you consider when selecting an EC2 instance type?

• The most expensive option available

• The instance that is too powerful for your needs

• The least expensive option that meets your requirements

• The instance with the most storage