Which instance purchasing option meets these requirements MOST cost-effectively?
Dedicated hosts
Reserved Instances
On-Demand Instances
Spot Instances
Explanations:
Dedicated hosts are typically more expensive because they reserve physical servers for exclusive use, making them less cost-effective for a stable, long-term workload.
Reserved Instances offer significant discounts (up to 75%) compared to On-Demand pricing when committing to a one-year term, making them the most cost-effective option.
On-Demand Instances provide flexibility but at a higher cost compared to Reserved Instances, especially for a stable workload running continuously for a year.
Spot Instances are less reliable due to the possibility of being terminated when the market price exceeds the maximum bid, making them unsuitable for stable production workloads.
From what I’ve seen, the answer is:
Reserved Instances