> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.e6data.com/product-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.e6data.com/product-documentation/known-limitations/cloud-provider-limitations.md). # Cloud Provider Limitations ## Spot Instance Interruptions By nature, EC2 SPOT instances are cheaper because they can be taken back by AWS anytime. [Refer to the official AWS Documentation for more information.](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/spot-interruptions.html) Due to the unpredictable nature of interruptions, e6data Clusters may not function correctly. Therefore, Spot instances are recommended only for non-critical workloads. The following can occur depending on which e6data component was interrupted: * Query execution failures * Autoscaling failures * Catalog creation & modification failures --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.e6data.com/product-documentation/known-limitations/cloud-provider-limitations.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.