What is a spot instance? Can you explain when it is most advantageous to use one?

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Shruthi J · Accepted Answer

Spot Instances allows you to use unused cloud capacity at upto 90% lower cost than regular prices but they can be interrupted at any time.(not a stable instance). It is suitable for flexible tasks like testing or data processing, where saving money is more important than continuous uptime.

What is a spot instance? Can you explain when it is most advantageous to use one?

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