Amazon EC2

What differentiates Amazon EC2 from other similar products?

EC2 plays a major role in our data processing. We often handle large datasets and run complex analyses that demand a lot of CPU power, so EC2’s varied instance types let us find the right fit for each task. And for tasks that don’t need such intensity, we just switch to lower-cost instances. It’s as simple as that, and it keeps us agile, especially during peak times when quick scaling is essential.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

One feature I rely on is EC2’s Auto Scaling. Setting up scaling policies has saved us from unnecessary manual adjustments—when we hit peak workloads, instances spin up automatically, and when things slow down, they scale back down. This hands-off scaling keeps our infrastructure right-sized without wasting resources, which also helps in budget management.

What do you dislike most about this product?

One downside, though, is the network configuration. Getting VPCs, subnets, and security groups configured just right can feel like a chore, especially for more complex setups.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Having EC2 as part of our infrastructure has boosted productivity across the IT department and the company at large. We can respond to new demands faster, and we’ve reduced the time to spin up environments significantly. For anyone looking for a cloud computing solution, I’d recommend EC2 as a core tool. It’s powerful, flexible, and makes scaling up or down easy—exactly what any modern IT department needs

What differentiates Amazon EC2 from other similar products?

The variety of instances available is one of EC2’s biggest strengths. We can choose optimized instances for different use cases—like memory-intensive instances for big data analytics or general-purpose ones for everyday workflows.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I love EC2’s Elastic Load Balancer (ELB). The ELB takes a lot of pressure off, especially when traffic spikes unexpectedly, like during quarterly reporting periods when analysis tools are in heavy use. With EC2, the load automatically distributes across instances, ensuring smooth performance even under high demand.

What do you dislike most about this product?

EC2 has no major issues.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

The real advantage EC2 brings to our company is the freedom to innovate without worrying about physical infrastructure limitations. We can experiment with new architectures or launch test environments instantly, all while keeping a close eye on cost efficiency. This adaptability is something I’d recommend to anyone managing dynamic workloads.