Cloud ConceptsQuestion 25 of 100
A workload experiences predictable spikes every weekday morning. Which cloud capability lets it automatically add capacity during those spikes and remove it afterward?
a.Autoscaling
b.Manual server purchasing
c.Static provisioning
d.Data archiving
Explanation
Autoscaling monitors demand and adjusts the number of running resources automatically. During predictable morning spikes it adds instances, then removes them when traffic subsides. This maintains performance while controlling cost, a hallmark of elastic cloud design.
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