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AWS drs: Add note on matching instance type architecture at launch

Service: drs · 2026-09-27 · Documentation low

File: drs/latest/userguide/ec2-launch.md

Summary

Adds a note instructing users to select an instance type with the same processor architecture as the source server, referencing the key considerations page.

Security assessment

Guidance on instance type architecture selection for successful launch; no security implications.

Evidence

+Select an instance type that uses the same processor architecture as the source server. For `arm64` source servers, AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery uses `arm64`-compatible recovery instance types. See [Key considerations for EC2 launch templates](./ec2-key-considerations.html).

Diff

diff --git a/drs/latest/userguide/ec2-launch.md b/drs/latest/userguide/ec2-launch.md
index 791c7cbcc..fba901ba7 100644
--- a//drs/latest/userguide/ec2-launch.md
+++ b//drs/latest/userguide/ec2-launch.md
@@ -88,0 +89,4 @@ The basic settings include:
+###### Note
+
+Select an instance type that uses the same processor architecture as the source server. For `arm64` source servers, AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery uses `arm64`-compatible recovery instance types. See [Key considerations for EC2 launch templates](./ec2-key-considerations.html).
+