Amazon EC2, instance options, and core compute choices

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Explain the purpose of Amazon EC2 as resizable virtual server capacity in the AWS Cloud.
Differentiate EC2 instance families and instance type characteristics at a high level, including compute optimized, memory optimized, storage optimized, accelerated computing, and general purpose options.
Compare EC2 purchasing options, including On-Demand Instances, Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, Spot Instances, and Dedicated Hosts or Dedicated Instances, at an exam-appropriate level.

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Distinguish when to use Amazon EC2 instead of serverless or fully managed compute based on control, operating system access, and workload requirements.

Recognize related core compute choices such as AWS Outposts for consistent AWS infrastructure and services in on-premises locations when hybrid needs are described.

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