AWS EC2 Auto Scaling now supports Launch Before Terminate at account-level to replace instances
Ec2 Auto Scaling ยท 2026-10-26
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Technical Details
| Regions | all |
|---|---|
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Configure Launch Before Terminate at the account level using the new `PutAccountSetting` and `DescribeAccountSettings` APIs to maintain application availability during instance replacements.
For Platform Teams
Adopt Launch Before Terminate to simplify instance replacement processes and ensure consistent application availability across all Auto Scaling groups.
For Executives
Implement Launch Before Terminate to ensure full application capacity and availability during instance replacement events, enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing downtime risks.
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