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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?
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Respectful
- Acts with Integrity
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Amazon EC2 Reviews
Shubham J.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted May 2023
Likeliness to Recommend
Pros
- Reliable
- Unique Features
- Helps Innovate
- Performance Enhancing
Harrison D.
- Role: Human Resources
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted May 2023
Cloud Computing Made Easy
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Amazon EC2 from other similar products?
I like how data is only running when you have the program open - this makes me feel more comfortable that my data and progress is secure. This is unique among cloud based programs such as Google's options. There is much more flexibility for differing operating systems
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I love how I am able to us their CloudWatch technology to monitor my other operations, set alarms/reminders, get data from analytics. You can also "Rent" some features so that you do not need to fully invest in a software or tool before using it.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Cost for a developer with this program is billed by the hour so it can get expensive if the project is lengthy or difficult. They are not the most transparent about that cost up front. We found out from the developer in the middle of a project
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I would be prepared for the ongoing maintenance as Amazon is perfecting the platform - this has resulted in frequent outages
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Stacy L.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted May 2023
Computing Power at Your Fingertips
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Amazon EC2 from other similar products?
The flexibility and scalability. EC2 allows users to choose from a wide range of instance types with varying CPU, memory, storage, and network capacity to suit their specific needs. EC2 also allows users to easily scale up or down their instances as their computing needs change. This scalability is essential for businesses that have fluctuating computing needs and want to avoid the cost of maintaining physical servers
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The platform has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to deploy, manage, and monitor virtual servers. With just a few clicks, users can launch an instance, install software, and start running their applications.
What do you dislike most about this product?
I must note that the platform has multiple pricing options, including on-demand, reserved, and spot instances, each with its own pricing structure. This can make it challenging for users to estimate their monthly bills accurately, especially if they have fluctuating computing needs.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I recommend that you start by understanding your computing needs and choosing the instance type that suits them best. You should also take advantage of the free tier to test the platform before committing to a paid plan
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Performance Enhancing
- Saves Time
- Includes Product Enhancements
