A company added a read replica to an Amazon RDS for MySQL instance to handle additional read-only queries during end-of-year processing. After the period, the read replica has a steady 25% CPU usage and the primary has a steady 60% CPU usage. The company wants to rightsize the database while still providing enough performance for future growth. Which solution meets these requirements?
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Correct answer: Resize the read replica to a smaller instance size. Do not make changes to the primary instance..
Why this is the answer
The correct solution is to resize the read replica to a smaller instance size and not make changes to the primary instance. The read replica's 25% CPU usage indicates it is over-provisioned for its current workload, meaning a smaller instance size would be sufficient and cost-effective. The primary instance's 60% CPU usage is a healthy utilization level, providing room for future growth without immediate resizing. Deleting the read replica would remove its read-offloading benefits. Resizing the read replica to a larger instance would be unnecessary and increase costs. Resizing the primary instance to a smaller size would reduce its capacity for future growth, while resizing it to a larger instance is not needed given its current healthy utilization.
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