AWS Spot Instances
Take advantage of unused EC2 capacity in the AWS cloud.
Overview
Amazon EC2 Spot Instances allow you to bid on unused EC2 capacity. They are suitable for various stateless, fault-tolerant, or flexible applications such as big data, containerized workloads, CI/CD, web servers, high-performance computing (HPC), and test & development workloads. The key characteristic is that AWS can reclaim these instances with a two-minute notification when they need the capacity back.
✨ Key Features
- Up to 90% cost savings over On-Demand prices
- Integration with AWS services like Auto Scaling, EMR, ECS, EKS, and Batch
- Spot Fleet for managing a large, diverse fleet of Spot Instances
- Spot Placement Score to predict the likelihood of a successful Spot request
- Attribute-based instance type selection (ABS) for flexibility
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Massive scale and capacity of the AWS cloud
- Deep integration with a wide range of AWS services
- Advanced fleet management and instance selection features
Unique Value: Provides massive-scale compute capacity at a fraction of the on-demand price, enabling significant cost savings for fault-tolerant workloads.
🎯 Use Cases (6)
✅ Best For
- Large-scale, parallel processing tasks
- Cost-effective environments for development and testing
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Databases or stateful applications not designed for fault tolerance
- Workloads that cannot tolerate interruptions
🏆 Alternatives
While third-party tools add a layer of management and prediction, AWS Spot Instances are the foundational service providing the cost savings. They are essential for any spot management strategy on AWS.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business, Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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