Amazon Web Services
The World's Most Comprehensive and Broadly Adopted Cloud.
Overview
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a subsidiary of Amazon providing on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis. It offers a broad set of global cloud-based products including compute, storage, databases, analytics, networking, mobile, developer tools, management tools, IoT, security, and enterprise applications.
✨ Key Features
- Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
- Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)
- Simple Storage Service (S3)
- Relational Database Service (RDS)
- Lambda (Serverless Computing)
- CloudFront (CDN)
- Route 53 (DNS)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Most extensive global cloud infrastructure
- Broadest and deepest set of services and features
Unique Value: Offers the most scalable, reliable, secure, and feature-rich cloud platform.
🎯 Use Cases (6)
✅ Best For
- Website hosting for major enterprises
- Data processing pipelines for large datasets
- Global content delivery for media companies
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small-scale projects where cost predictability is paramount
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a more mature and extensive set of services compared to competitors.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business, Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Includes services with a free tier, others that are always free, and short-term trials.
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