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44. Launch configuration vs. Launch template
Differences between launch configurations and launch templates for EC2 ASGs and when to use each.
AWS / Infrastructure as Code
Launch configuration vs. Launch template
Launch configurations are older, immutable EC2 Auto Scaling instance blueprints; launch templates are newer, versioned, and more flexible blueprints for EC2 instances used by Auto Scaling Groups.
"I need to update instance settings for my Auto Scaling Group without tearing everything down."
A launch configuration is a simple, immutable set of instance settings tied to an ASG; a launch template is a versioned, feature-rich resource that supports more EC2 options and safer updates for ASGs.
"I need to update instance settings for my Auto Scaling Group without tearing everything down."
A launch configuration is a simple, immutable set of instance settings tied to an ASG; a launch template is a versioned, feature-rich resource that supports more EC2 options and safer updates for ASGs.