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    PracticeAzure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305 Practice Exam 7Question 44
    Easy1 markMultiple Choice
    Domain 4.1: Compute SolutionsComputeCost Optimization

    AZ-305 · Question 44 · Domain 4.1: Compute Solutions

    You need to run a massive batch processing job that takes 4 hours. The job can be interrupted and resumed without data loss. Cost optimization is the absolute highest priority. Which compute option should you choose?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Azure Spot Virtual Machines

    B.

    Reserved Virtual Machine Instances

    C.

    Pay-as-you-go Virtual Machines

    D.

    Azure Dedicated Host

    How to approach this question

    Identify the VM type designed for cheap, interruptible workloads.

    Full Answer

    A.Azure Spot Virtual Machines✓ Correct
    Azure Spot Virtual Machines
    Spot VMs use unused Azure capacity at a massive discount, but can be evicted at any time. Pillar: Cost Optimization.

    Common mistakes

    Choosing Reserved Instances for a short batch job.
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