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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.
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- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Respectful
- Acts with Integrity
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Amazon EC2 Reviews
Siddharth S.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Oct 2024
Awesome product and very easy to use
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Amazon EC2 from other similar products?
Amazon EC2 stands out due to its extensive scalability, diverse instance types, and robust integration with other AWS services. Its flexible pricing models, including spot and reserved instances, cater to a variety of workloads. Additionally, EC2 offers advanced features like Auto Scaling, Elastic Load Balancing, and global reach through multiple availability zones, providing unmatched reliability and performance for cloud applications.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect of Amazon EC2 is its flexibility and scalability. Users can quickly provision a wide range of instance types to match specific workloads, and the ability to scale resources up or down on demand ensures optimal performance and cost-efficiency, making it ideal for both startups and enterprises.
What do you dislike most about this product?
One of the drawbacks of Amazon EC2 is its complexity, especially for newcomers. The vast array of options and configurations can be overwhelming, leading to potential misconfigurations. Additionally, costs can escalate quickly without careful monitoring, making it essential for users to stay vigilant about resource usage and pricing.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I recommend starting with a clear understanding of your workload requirements and budget. Familiarize yourself with AWS's pricing models to avoid unexpected costs. Utilize the free tier to experiment, and take advantage of AWS documentation and tutorials for guidance. Lastly, monitor your resources regularly to optimize performance and expenses.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Khushi R.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Oct 2024
Great for Cloud Computing
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Amazon EC2 from other similar products?
wide variety of pre-configured operating systems available
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
pay as you go pricing, High I/O and GPU compute based instances,
What do you dislike most about this product?
The documentation provided can be somewhat lacking, which can make it challenging for users, especially newcomers, to navigate the platform effectively
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
t's like having an all-in-one solution at your fingertips
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Rethabel H.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Banking
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Oct 2024
Easy to use
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Amazon EC2 from other similar products?
Large storage
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
To add more storage but on cheaper price
What do you dislike most about this product?
None yet.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It's storage is high and keep
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Enables Productivity
- Efficient Service
- Inspires Innovation
