
AWS Batch now supports configurable scale down delay for managed compute environments, allowing you to specify how long instances remain running after job completion to reduce processing delays for intermittent workloads.


<div><p>This article announces AWS Batch support for configurable scale down delay in managed compute environments.</p><ul><li>New minScaleDownDelayMinutes parameter controls instance retention after job completion</li><li>Configurable delay ranges from 20 minutes to 1 week</li><li>Reduces job processing delays for intermittent and periodic workloads</li><li>Prevents unnecessary instance terminations and relaunches</li><li>Configure via AWS Batch API or Management Console</li><li>Delay applied at instance level based on last job completion</li><li>Available in all AWS Regions where AWS Batch operates</li></ul><p>AWS Batch now enables better cost and performance optimization for workloads with variable job scheduling patterns.</p></div>


AWS Batch now supports configurable scale down delay

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