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Amazon EC2

Composite Score
9.1 /10
CX Score
9.3 /10
Category
Amazon EC2
9.1 /10

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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Awards & Recognition

Amazon EC2 won the following awards in the Cloud Infrastructure as a Service category

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Amazon EC2 Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

91 Likeliness to Recommend

99 Plan to Renew

87 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+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?

2% Negative
2% Neutral
96% Positive

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Respectful
  • Acts with Integrity

Feature Ratings

Average 86

Cloud Integration

88

Load Balancing

88

Capacity Management

87

Encryption and Decryption Support

87

Cloud Backup

87

Access Management

86

Systems Performance Management

86

Data Migration

86

Analytics and Reporting

85

SLA Management

84

Workflow Management

84

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 85

Business Value Created

87

Quality of Features

87

Breadth of Features

87

Ease of Data Integration

85

Ease of Implementation

85

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

85

Availability and Quality of Training

84

Ease of IT Administration

84

Usability and Intuitiveness

84

Ease of Customization

84

Vendor Support

84

Amazon EC2 Reviews

Estefania L.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2023

High-performance, stable web storage

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Amazon EC2 from other similar products?

As storage, it is secure and economical, or it can handle processing that requires high performance, and careful selection and configuration is possible. It is an essential function that forms the core of the cloud along with EC2. The price and performance automatically change according to the access frequency so that it can choose content and variety according to the user. including starting and stopping service usage, almost no costs were wasted in development and operation.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Alternatively, to the existing file server, you can transfer and operate many material data files to the cloud side. High security and file transfer performance make file uploading and downloading very easy. Access is easy. You can connect to the S3 server with the issued API key and control file uploading from the program. You can also log into the WEB console and check the uploaded files on the browser. Rich libraries and SDKs are provided for multiple languages such as Java, PHP, Perl and GO, making it ideal for project development work. We can build and operate reliable web applications.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The data is stored using the AWS server to reduce the database capacity on site. I am relieved that, usually, the operation runs smoothly. Still, in an emergency, when the AWS server or network is congested or fails, I cannot load data, and I am worried that the operation will stop. It would be beneficial if there were some temporary emergency mechanisms on the AWS server side to prepare for that time.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

From what kind of service should be configured for the cloud, by considering the contents of the introduction, you can organize the required specifications for storage and judge whether the AWS service is helpful. I am sure you will get the performance you expect. Specifically, the local server service was first reconfigured using Docker, etc., the application part was operated on EC2, and the storage part was operated via containers using S3. We created a mechanism to synchronize and compare internal data in a reasonably short period. Since the user can easily control S3 (and EC2),

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy

Andrew N.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Gaming and Hospitality
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2023

Scalable and flexible cloud computing service

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Amazon EC2 from other similar products?

Provides the ability to create Auto Scaling Groups, which are groups of server instances that automatically adjust to handle variations in workload. You can configure Auto Scaling to automatically add or remove server instances in response to user demand. This helps ensure that your game servers are always available and can handle the workload, even during times of high demand.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Scalability is an essential feature for any online game, as user demand can vary greatly at different times of the day or at different times of the year. With Amazon EC2, you can quickly and easily scale your gaming infrastructure to meet user demand. You can add or remove server instances as needed, allowing you to adjust the capacity of your infrastructure in real-time. Additionally, Amazon EC2 offers several scalability options to suit your specific needs.

What do you dislike most about this product?

In terms of costs, high availability on Amazon EC2 can incur additional costs. Although Amazon EC2 offers multiple availability zones and load-balancing options to ensure high availability, these services may incur additional costs. For example, when using multiple Availability Zones to ensure the continuous availability of your game servers, you will need to pay for the use of server instances in each of those zones. In addition, the use of load balancing options can also generate additional costs for the use of network resources and the implementation of additional services for load distribution.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Carefully plan your application architecture. Before deploying your game servers on Amazon EC2, it's important to carefully plan your application architecture. Consider factors such as server size, expected traffic, and high availability to ensure an efficient and cost-effective implementation.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Effective Service
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

isabella M.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2023

Exploring the Amazon Web Services

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Amazon EC2 from other similar products?

One of the most significant advantages of AWS is that it is faster than other cloud providers when it comes to launching servers. Additionally, there are plenty of documents available to learn about the different cloud services, making it easier to navigate.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

AWS Cloud is that it is a secure, scalable, and cost-effective place to host all your applications. Furthermore, there are always experts available to assist you when you need it.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The price is higher than a standard server, and it could be more cost-effective and competitive. Also. AWS does not provide an SSL certificate, which is crucial for securing websites and encrypting incoming and outgoing traffic.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

The EC2 service of AWS is genuinely excellent, with thousands of applications and operating systems ready to install. Configuring DNS or managing ports is easy thanks to their clean UI.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features

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