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Amazon EC2

Paid

Launch virtual servers, streamline development/testing, and scale computing resources as needed.

Type
Saas
Company
Amazon Web Services

About Amazon EC2

Amazon EC2 is a reliable, secure and powerful cloud computing platform that enables businesses to meet their computing needs with ease. With Amazon EC2, businesses can quickly and easily launch virtual servers to support their applications, streamline development and testing processes, and quickly scale computing resources up or down as needed. Additionally, Amazon EC2 provides businesses with access to the latest, enterprise-class hardware and software, allowing them to stay ahead of the competition and stay on top of their business needs. With Amazon EC2, businesses can benefit from improved security, reliability and flexibility, while simultaneously saving time, money and resources. With Amazon EC2, businesses can take advantage of the latest technologies to drive innovation, increase efficiency and stay competitive.

Key Features

Launch virtual servers to support applications.
Streamline development/testing processes.
Scale computing resources up/down as needed.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Broadest selection of instance types and processors
  • Security built into foundation with AWS Nitro System
  • High availability with 99.99% SLA
  • Cost optimization options with Graviton, Spot, and Savings Plans
  • Only cloud with on-demand Mac instances and 400 Gbps networking
  • Best price performance for ML training

Best For

Launch virtual servers to support applications.Streamline development/testing processes.Scale computing resources up/down as needed.

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