Compute, storage and database selection, caching with CloudFront and ElastiCache, EBS volume types, and network performance.
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- When should you use AWS Lambda for high-performance architecture?
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For event-driven workloads, unpredictable traffic with auto-scaling, and when you need to avoid managing servers- What is the maximum execution duration for Lambda functions?
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15 minutes (900 seconds)- Which EC2 instance family optimizes for compute performance?
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C-series (Compute optimized) instances- What is the primary use case for EC2 Spot Instances?
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Cost-effective option for fault-tolerant, flexible workloads at up to 90% discount- Which EC2 instance type is best for high-memory workloads?
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R-series (Memory optimized) instances- What EC2 instance type provides GPU acceleration?
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G-series (GPU instances) for graphics-intensive and machine learning workloads- When should you choose AWS Graviton processors?
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For cost-effective performance on workloads that support ARM-based architecture- What is Auto Scaling's role in high-performance architecture?
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Automatically adjusts EC2 instance count based on demand to maintain consistent performance- What is S3 Transfer Acceleration?
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A feature that speeds up uploads using CloudFront edge locations; best for large files and high-latency scenarios- Which S3 storage class provides the lowest latency?
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S3 Standard- When should you use S3 Intelligent-Tiering?
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When access patterns are unknown or change frequently; automatically moves objects between tiers- When is EBS-backed storage preferable over other options?
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For databases, high-throughput applications, and workloads requiring random I/O access- When should you use Amazon EFS instead of EBS?
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When multiple EC2 instances need shared access to the same storage- What is the primary performance advantage of DynamoDB over RDS?
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DynamoDB offers single-digit millisecond latency, horizontal scaling, and handles millions of requests per second- When should you choose DynamoDB for a high-performance design?
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For real-time applications with unpredictable workloads or massive scale requirements
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