Amazon EC2
By
Amazon Web Services
Amazon EC2 offers scalable virtual servers in the cloud, enabling businesses to run a wide range of applications, from small websites to large-scale enterprise environments.
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Vendor
Amazon Web Services
Features
Virtual servers in the cloud
Scalable compute capacity
Multiple instance types
Pay-as-you-go pricing
Integration with EC2 Auto Scaling and Load Balancer
Amazon EC2
What is Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud)?
Amazon EC2 is a web service that provides secure, resizable compute capacity in the cloud. It is designed to make web-scale cloud computing easier for developers, allowing you to obtain and configure capacity with minimal friction.
Key Features
- Variety of instance types optimized for different use cases
- Integration with most AWS services
- Multiple purchasing options (On-Demand, Reserved, Spot Instances)
- Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) for quick deployment
- Elastic IP addresses for dynamic cloud computing
Use Cases
- Web and application hosting
- Development and test environments
- High-performance computing (HPC)
- Enterprise applications
- Gaming servers
Highlights
Virtual servers in the cloud
Scalable compute capacity
Multiple instance types
Pay-as-you-go pricing