World's Most Comprehensive Cloud Platform
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. Launched in 2006, AWS provides a reliable, scalable, and inexpensive cloud computing infrastructure that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, organizations use AWS to lower costs, become more agile, and innovate faster with services spanning compute, storage, databases, machine learning, analytics, IoT, and more.
Amazon Web Services is a comprehensive, evolving cloud computing platform provided by Amazon. It offers a mixture of infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and packaged software as a service (SaaS) offerings. AWS was one of the first companies to introduce a pay-as-you-go cloud computing model that scales to provide users with compute, storage, or throughput as needed.
AWS operates from geographic regions around the world, each containing multiple isolated locations known as Availability Zones. This infrastructure provides redundancy and the ability to remain resilient in the face of most failure scenarios. AWS enables businesses to access servers, storage, databases, and a broad set of application services over the internet on a pay-for-what-you-use basis.
Scalable virtual servers in the cloud with customizable instance types for different workload requirements. Choose from hundreds of instance types optimized for compute, memory, storage, or GPU.
Object storage with 99.999999999% durability and unlimited storage capacity for files, backups, static websites, and data lakes with automatic redundancy across multiple facilities.
Managed database service for MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, and MariaDB with automated backups, scaling, patching, and multi-AZ deployments for high availability.
Run code without managing servers, paying only for compute time used. Automatically scales from zero to thousands of requests per second with built-in fault tolerance.
Global CDN with edge locations worldwide for fast content delivery to users. Reduces latency by caching content closer to end users with DDoS protection included.
Secure resource control with fine-grained permissions and multi-factor authentication. Define who can access what resources with policy-based access control.
Automatically adjust EC2 capacity based on demand, maintaining performance while minimizing costs. Scale up during traffic spikes and scale down during quiet periods.
Isolated network environments with complete control over IP addresses, subnets, route tables, and network gateways. Connect to on-premises infrastructure securely.
30+ geographic regions with 96+ availability zones worldwide ensuring low latency for users everywhere with built-in redundancy.
Only pay for what you use with no upfront costs, long-term commitments, or termination fees. Scale resources up or down based on actual usage.
Scale resources up or down instantly, handling traffic spikes without manual intervention. Auto-scaling ensures optimal resource utilization.
99.99% uptime SLA-backed guarantees and built-in redundancy across availability zones. Automatic failover and disaster recovery capabilities.
Bank-level security with compliance certifications (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC) and advanced security features including encryption and DDoS protection.
Constantly adding new services and features, staying ahead with cutting-edge technology like AI/ML, IoT, blockchain, and quantum computing.
Most mature and feature-rich cloud platform with proven track record serving millions of customers worldwide across all industries.
Multiple pricing models (on-demand, reserved, spot instances) to optimize costs based on usage patterns. Savings plans available for committed usage.
EC2, Lambda, ECS, EKS, Fargate, Batch
S3, EBS, EFS, FSx, Storage Gateway, Backup
RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, Redshift, Neptune, ElastiCache
VPC, CloudFront, Route 53, API Gateway, Direct Connect
IAM, Cognito, KMS, WAF, Shield, GuardDuty
Athena, EMR, Kinesis, QuickSight, Glue, Data Pipeline
Deploy scalable web applications, static websites, and APIs with global CDN distribution. Use EC2, Elastic Beanstalk, or Amplify for easy deployment.
Store and retrieve any amount of data securely with S3, Glacier for archival, EBS for block storage, and automated backup solutions with lifecycle policies.
Build, train, and deploy ML models with SageMaker. Use pre-built AI services for vision, language, forecasting, and recommendation without ML expertise.
Process and analyze massive datasets with EMR, Redshift, Athena, and Kinesis. Real-time analytics and data warehousing at petabyte scale.
Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions with cross-region replication, automated failover, and point-in-time recovery capabilities.
Connect and manage billions of IoT devices with AWS IoT Core. Process device data in real-time, perform analytics, and trigger actions at the edge.
Build scalable mobile app backends with Amplify, API Gateway, and serverless functions. Real-time sync, authentication, and push notifications included.
Host multiplayer game servers with low latency using GameLift and EC2 spot instances. Auto-scaling ensures performance during peak times cost-effectively.
# Create an S3 bucket
aws s3 mb s3://my-app-bucket --region us-east-1
# Upload files to S3
aws s3 cp ./dist s3://my-app-bucket/ --recursive
# Launch an EC2 instance
aws ec2 run-instances \
--image-id ami-0abcdef1234567890 \
--instance-type t2.micro \
--key-name MyKeyPair \
--security-group-ids sg-0123456789abcdef0 \
--subnet-id subnet-0123456789abcdef0
# Create a Lambda function
aws lambda create-function \
--function-name MyFunction \
--runtime nodejs18.x \
--role arn:aws:iam::123456789012:role/lambda-role \
--handler index.handler \
--zip-file fileb://function.zip
# List running EC2 instances
aws ec2 describe-instances \
--filters "Name=instance-state-name,Values=running" \
--query 'Reservations[*].Instances[*].[InstanceId,State.Name,InstanceType]'
# Create RDS database
aws rds create-db-instance \
--db-instance-identifier mydbinstance \
--db-instance-class db.t3.micro \
--engine mysql \
--master-username admin \
--master-user-password mypassword \
--allocated-storage 20Pay by the hour/second with no commitments
Best For: Variable workloads, testing
Save up to 75% with 1 or 3-year commitment
Best For: Steady-state workloads
Save up to 90% with spare capacity
Best For: Flexible, fault-tolerant workloads
AWS powers some of the world's most successful companies and fastest-growing startups. From streaming services to financial institutions, organizations trust AWS for its reliability, security, and innovation.
Netflix: Streams to 200+ million subscribers using AWS infrastructure
Airbnb: Scales to handle millions of listings and bookings globally
NASA: Stores and processes massive amounts of scientific data
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aws configureDeploy your applications and scale automatically based on demand with AWS services.
Use Infrastructure as Code with CloudFormation or Terraform
Never use root account, create IAM users with least privilege access
Multi-factor authentication for all accounts, especially root
Tag all resources for cost tracking and resource management
Deploy across multiple availability zones for high availability
Set up billing alerts and use Cost Explorer to track spending
Enable automated backups for databases and critical data
Monitor metrics, logs, and set up alarms for critical services
Enable encryption at rest and in transit for all sensitive data