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
Mayank A.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Jun 2022
Best Service for whole development
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Amazon EC2 from other similar products?
AWS is the best in its community. hence no similar products have the same features
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
AWS is best in its Overall Performace and community
What do you dislike most about this product?
I think AWS does not have any disliked feature
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I can recommend others to use it
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
- Effective Service
- Inspires Innovation
Virginia R.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Jun 2022
AWS june 2022
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Amazon EC2 from other similar products?
It offers businesses a low-cost cloud storage solution that can be accessed from anywhere. It's a great fit for on-demand applications. Existing applications can be swiftly and easily migrated to the cloud. It also comes with a variety of database applications pre-installed with the necessary tools. It's a must-have for any business, whether it's new or established. Among the many cloud platforms available, Amazon Web Service is the most dependable and cost-effective option for both individuals and businesses. With its modular architecture and high degree of flexibility.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Over 90 security standards and certifications are supported by many cloud security tools. When it comes to Amazon Web Services, the sky's the limit in terms of what users can do with it. The only constraint on developers and organizations is their own ability. As an individual, you don't have to buy into the entire AWS ecosystem and there's no pressure from AWS for you to do so. SaaS, PaaS, or IAaS all have scalable and robust infrastructure.
What do you dislike most about this product?
A standard subscription-based business model may be less expensive in the beginning, but as the company grows, it is much easier to recoup those costs with pay-as-you-go models. It's easy for newcomers to become daunted by the sheer number of variables to take into account. Because there is a pay-as-you-go model available. Technical videos for frequently encountered problems are available, but no free technical support is offered. It could be of assistance.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
When it comes to applications that require seamless integration and scalability, Amazon Web services are ideal. There are so many business problems that can be solved on this front because of the innovation they are doing for all of their products. SaaS and PaaS products in particular benefit greatly from this. As a result of its dedication to data security, AWS is often the first port of call for most businesses when faced with IT challenges. Consider your needs before signing up for the ecosystem, because it's easy to oversubscribe and end up paying more money if you don't.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
Susie M.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Healthcare
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Jun 2022
Excellent Product with great support.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Amazon EC2 from other similar products?
It is a secure platform that is simple to access and use.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It is easy to login.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing that I have found yet.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Great product very comparable to others but the customer service is wonderful. Also the Implementation is easy.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing