AWS drs: DRS quick start: arm64 right-sizing limitation note

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

File: drs/latest/userguide/quick-start-guide-gs.md

Summary

Adds a note that Active (basic) right-sizing cannot be selected for arm64 source servers, directing users to Active (in-aws) or Inactive.

Security assessment

Purely a functional configuration limitation for arm64; no security implications.

Evidence

+You cannot select **Active (basic)** right-sizing for `arm64` source servers. Select **Active (in-aws)** or **Inactive** instead. See [DRS launch settings parameters](./launch-general-settings.html#server-launch-settings-parameters).

Diff

diff --git a/drs/latest/userguide/quick-start-guide-gs.md b/drs/latest/userguide/quick-start-guide-gs.md
index fd1ed14b7..d908d2940 100644
--- a//drs/latest/userguide/quick-start-guide-gs.md
+++ b//drs/latest/userguide/quick-start-guide-gs.md
@@ -178,0 +179,4 @@ Launch settings include:
+###### Note
+
+You cannot select **Active (basic)** right-sizing for `arm64` source servers. Select **Active (in-aws)** or **Inactive** instead. See [DRS launch settings parameters](./launch-general-settings.html#server-launch-settings-parameters).
+