What is EC2 Instance in AWS
AWS primary computing platform is called Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2). EC2 servers are virtual machines launched on the AWS platform. EC2 servers are called instances. EC2 instances are sized like any virtualized server environment. AWS has numerous options to meet an organization’s needs.
Instance types should be chosen based upon the need for the following computing options:
- CPU cores (virtual CPUs)
• Memory (DRAM)
• Storage (capacity and performance)
- Network performance
EC2 Instances are available in a wide range of sizes and configurations to provide a means to perfectly size a system based upon an organization’s needs. AWS has a multitude of possible server configurations to assist the organization with properly sizing their computing instances.
Amazon Machine Images (AMI)
Since the AMI is the basis for the virtual machine, it’s important to choose the correct AMI. AMIs can be obtained from the following sources:
• Published by AWS — These images are prebuilt by Amazon for a variety of needs. They are available in a…
