We also use base image which is a core OS configured to our liking with puppet and minimum bootstrap core that allows the system to ask "What am I supposed to b

We also use base image which is a core OS configured to our liking with puppet and minimum bootstrap core that allows the system to ask "What am I supposed to be, again?" If we know that any of the instances are currently functioning or were functioning as intended than we know that new instance will be functioning as intended. After that it takes between 60 seconds and 5 minutes for it to be inserted into service regardless of the complexity of its configuration and registration.