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AWS, or Amazon Web Services, is like renting computer power and storage over the internet. It lets you use these resources to run websites, store data, and do many other tasks, without needing to own and manage your physical servers. It's like having a virtual toolbox of computing tools that you can use whenever you need them.
AWS began in 2002 and kicked off with S3, SQS, and EC2. Now, it's grown big with over 200+ services to do all sorts of things.
AWS Global Infrastructure
AWS has many computer centers worldwide. Imagine it's like having special warehouses everywhere that store and manage digital stuff for websites and apps. This helps things work faster and stay reliable no matter where you are.
AWS has different areas called "regions." Each region is like a big zone where AWS keeps its digital tools. Inside each region, there are separate spots called "availability zones." Think of these like backup places – if one zone has a problem, others keep things running smoothly. So, AWS has many regions with availability zones to make sure everything stays safe and working well, wherever you use it.
AWS Pricing
AWS pricing is like paying for what you use. It's similar to how you pay for electricity or water – the more you use, the more you pay. With AWS, you choose the services you need, and you're charged based on how much you use them. It's like a flexible payment plan where you only pay for the tools you actually use, without any hidden fees.
The AWS Pricing Calculator is a tool that helps you estimate how much using different AWS services might cost you. You can play around with different options and settings to see how they affect the total price. It's like a virtual calculator that helps you plan and budget for your AWS usage before you actually start using the services. You can see how much an AWS Service costs by using the AWS Pricing Calculator. Click here to make an estimate.
AWS IAM
IAM in AWS stands for "Identity and Access Management." It's like a digital bouncer that controls who gets in and what they can do in your AWS account. IAM helps you manage who can use which services and resources, and it keeps your AWS things safe by setting up rules and permissions for different users.
You can create users, groups, and roles, and then assign specific permissions to them. This way, you can limit who can do what – some users might have access to certain services, while others might have more permissions. IAM helps you follow the principle of least privilege, meaning users only have the permissions they need, keeping your AWS environment secure.
AWS VPC
In AWS, a VPC stands for "Virtual Private Cloud." It's like your own digital space where you can create a private network, just like setting up your own virtual house with its own walls and rooms. In this VPC, you can launch resources like virtual servers (EC2 instances) and databases, and you control how they communicate and connect with the outside world. It's a way to have your own isolated portion of the AWS cloud to run your applications securely.
AWS EC2
AWS EC2 is like renting a computer in the cloud. You can choose what kind of computer you want, how powerful it should be, and even what software it should have. It's perfect for running your website, app, or any computer-based task without needing to own a physical machine.
AWS S3
AWS S3 is like a huge digital storage room. You can put all sorts of files in there, like photos, videos, and documents. It's a safe place to keep your stuff, and you can easily get them whenever you want, just like opening a storage locker.
