Operators guess that a permitting app needs memory-optimized EC2 instances, but metrics show CPU saturation with comfortable free memory. What should the architect recommend?
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Short Explanation
If memory looks fine and CPU is the one sweating, don't buy a memory mansion. Let the metrics pick the family—guesswork is how cities overpay for the wrong shape of box.
Full Explanation
Instance family selection should follow measured bottlenecks (CPU, memory, network, storage). Memory-optimized types are warranted when memory pressure dominates; CPU-bound permitting workloads should use appropriate compute or general-purpose families. Disabling monitoring removes the evidence needed for rightsizing.