12-08 Standard vs Convertible RI
There are some key differences between Standard and Convertible RIs
| Standard RI | Convertible RI |
|---|---|
| RI attributes can be modified - Change the AZ within the same Region - Change the scope of the Zonal RI to Regional RI or visa versa - Change the instance size (Linux/Unix only, default tenancy ) - Change network from Ec2-Classic to VPC and visa-versa | RI attributes CAN be modified |
| Can’t be exchanged | Can be exchanged during the term for another Convertible RI with new RI attributes, including: - instance family - instance type - platform - scope - tenancy |
| Can be bought or sold in the RI Marketplace | Can’t be bought or sold in the RI Marketplace |