AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) - Dedicated Instances

The video tutorial explains the differences between dedicated instances and dedicated host instances in AWS EC2. It covers the configuration and cost aspects of dedicated instances, highlighting that they require explicit configuration and are not available in the free tier. The pros include hardware dedicated to the customer, which can address compliance issues and provide performance advantages. However, they offer less accurate licensing management compared to dedicated hosts. The tutorial also reviews AWS documentation and pricing, advising on decision-making for instance types based on performance and compliance needs.

What is the main difference between a dedicated instance and a dedicated host instance?

How does the physical machine allocation differ between dedicated instances and dedicated host instances?

What must be done to configure dedicated instances?

What are the pros of using dedicated instances?

What are the cons associated with dedicated instances?

In what scenarios might dedicated instances be more beneficial than on-demand instances?

What factors should be considered when deciding between dedicated instances and dedicated hosts?