Introduction to Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a popular cloud computing platform established by Amazon. It provides a wide range of services that enable businesses and individuals to access computing power, storage, and a number of applications without having to manage the physical infrastructure. Here's a comprehensive look at what AWS is and how it may benefit you. Core AWS Services: 1. Compute. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) offers scalable virtual servers to run applications. With AWS Lambda, you can run code in response to events without needing to maintain servers. Amazon ECS (Elastic Container Service) handles Docker containers. Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) handles Kubernetes clusters. 2. Storage Services. Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service): provides scalable storage for data backup and archiving. Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store): offers block storage for use with EC2. Amazon Glacier provides low-cost storage for long-term data archiving. 3. Database Services. Amazon RDS (Rel...