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AWS Cloud Computing Essentials
This deck covers key concepts of AWS cloud computing, including deployment models, benefits, pricing options, and the shared responsibility model. It also explores AWS services like EC2, Lambda, and Elastic Load Balancing.
What is cloud computing?
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What is cloud computing?
Cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of IT resources over the internet with pay-as-you-go pricing.
What are the three main cloud deployment models?
The three main cloud deployment models are cloud-based deployment, on-premises deployment, and hybrid deployment.
What is the AWS Shared Responsibility Model?
The AWS Shared Responsibility Model outlines the division of security responsibilities between AWS (security of the cloud) and the customer (security ...
What are Amazon EC2's main instance types?
Amazon EC2's main instance types include general purpose, compute optimized, memory optimized, accelerated computing, and storage optimized.
What is the benefit of using AWS Lambda?
AWS Lambda is a serverless compute service that automatically manages infrastructure, scales resources based on demand, and charges only for the compu...
How does Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) enhance application performance?
ELB distributes incoming application traffic across multiple resources, optimizing performance and reliability by preventing overload on any single in...
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is cloud computing? | Cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of IT resources over the internet with pay-as-you-go pricing. |
What are the three main cloud deployment models? | The three main cloud deployment models are cloud-based deployment, on-premises deployment, and hybrid deployment. |
What is the AWS Shared Responsibility Model? | The AWS Shared Responsibility Model outlines the division of security responsibilities between AWS (security of the cloud) and the customer (security in the cloud). |
What are Amazon EC2's main instance types? | Amazon EC2's main instance types include general purpose, compute optimized, memory optimized, accelerated computing, and storage optimized. |
What is the benefit of using AWS Lambda? | AWS Lambda is a serverless compute service that automatically manages infrastructure, scales resources based on demand, and charges only for the compute time consumed. |
How does Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) enhance application performance? | ELB distributes incoming application traffic across multiple resources, optimizing performance and reliability by preventing overload on any single instance. |
What is the difference between Reserved Instances and On-Demand Instances in AWS pricing? | Reserved Instances offer up to 75% savings for predictable workloads with a commitment, while On-Demand Instances allow pay-as-you-go pricing without long-term commitments. |
How does AWS support global expansion for businesses? | AWS supports global expansion by providing a robust global infrastructure with Regions and Availability Zones, allowing businesses to deploy applications and services internationally in minutes. |
What is Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling? | Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling automatically adjusts the number of EC2 instances based on demand, providing better availability and cost efficiency. |
What are the key components of an Amazon Machine Image (AMI)? | An AMI includes the operating system, storage setup, architecture type, permissions for launching, and any pre-installed software. |