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What is Amazon EC2?
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) offers the broadest and deepest compute platform, with over 500 instances and choice of the latest processor, storage, networking, operating system, and purchase model to help you best match the needs of your workload. We are the first major cloud provider that supports Intel, AMD, and Arm processors, the only cloud with on-demand EC2 Mac instances, and the only cloud with 400 Gbps Ethernet networking.
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91 Likeliness to Recommend
99 Plan to Renew
87 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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+94 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Amazon EC2?
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- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Respectful
- Acts with Integrity
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Amazon EC2 Reviews
Shashikant P.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Jun 2024
product is good and support is fantastic
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Amazon EC2 from other similar products?
support what we get from amazon
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
support service and easy and quick delivery
What do you dislike most about this product?
as i am new to this we need to see in coming months
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
i will recommended after 6 months of use
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
Salih Yasin S.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Media
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jun 2024
Great for Back-end Services
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Amazon EC2 from other similar products?
I think EC2 is a real game changer in terms of speeding up back-end infrastructure.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I like the way in which I can connect back-end services with Amazon.
What do you dislike most about this product?
I think the GPUs are great but it really cost twice as much the main competitors
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I would recommend them to get this backend services ready with EC2
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Enables Productivity
- Inspires Innovation
- Saves Time
Abhay Kumar S.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Jun 2024
Flexible, scalable cloud computing service.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Amazon EC2 from other similar products?
Amazon EC2 differentiates itself with its vast array of instance types, global availability zones, deep integration with other AWS services, extensive marketplace offerings, and robust security and compliance certifications. It offers unparalleled scalability, reliability, and flexibility for diverse workload requirements.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect of Amazon EC2 is its flexibility in provisioning virtual servers, which allows for scaling compute capacity up or down quickly based on demand. This scalability, coupled with a wide range of instance types and configurations, makes it versatile for various applications and workloads.
What do you dislike most about this product?
One potential drawback of Amazon EC2 is its pricing complexity, which can be challenging to optimize for cost efficiency. Additionally, managing reserved instances and navigating the multitude of instance types can require significant expertise and planning.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
For those considering Amazon EC2, start with clear workload requirements to choose appropriate instance types. Utilize AWS cost management tools to monitor spending and consider Reserved Instances for cost savings. Leverage AWS documentation and community resources for learning and optimizing EC2 usage.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
