AWS Overview
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a subsidiary of Amazon.com that provides scalable, reliable, and inexpensive cloud computing services. AWS was officially launched in 2006, marking a pivotal moment in cloud computing by offering businesses the ability to access technology infrastructure over the internet.
History
- In 2002, Amazon began exploring the idea of renting out its excess computing capacity, which led to the development of AWS.
- March 2006 - AWS launched its first cloud services including Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) for storage and Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) for computing power.
- Over the years, AWS expanded its offerings to include over 200 services across computing, storage, databases, analytics, and machine learning, among others.
- 2015 - AWS became the first cloud computing company to offer a broad set of services for developers, IT professionals, and businesses.
- 2016 - AWS introduced the AWS CloudFormation, enabling developers to model and set up AWS resources in an automated and secure manner.
Key Services
Benefits of AWS
- Scalability: Ability to scale infrastructure up or down based on demand.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go model reduces capital expenditure on hardware.
- Security: Comprehensive security features including encryption, compliance certifications, and identity and access management.
- Global Reach: Data centers in various regions worldwide, ensuring low latency and compliance with local regulations.
- Integration: Seamless integration with other Amazon services and third-party applications.
Notable Facts
- AWS accounts for more than 33% of the global cloud infrastructure market share.
- It supports several industry-specific solutions like healthcare, finance, media, and more.
- AWS has introduced initiatives like the AWS Activate program to help startups and the AWS Educate program for students and educators.
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