How can an EC2 instance be scheduled to start and stop using auto scaling?

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EC2 instances cannot be scheduled to start and stop using auto scaling as auto scaling is designed to automatically adjust the number of instances in a group based on demand or other specified conditions. However, you can use auto scaling to automate the process of launching and terminating instances as needed to maintain a desired level of capacity. This can be achieved by setting up auto scaling policies based on metrics such as CPU usage, network traffic, or user requests, and configuring a launch configuration that specifies the AMI, instance type, and other settings for the instances. Additionally, you can use scheduled actions in auto scaling to create a schedule for scaling actions, such as increasing or decreasing the number of instances, based on a specific time or date.