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What is an EC2 Instance?
An EC2 Instance is a flexible and powerful virtual server offered by Amazon EC2 for various computing workloads.
Name 2 use cases for EC2.
EC2 Instances are used for running SAP applications and performing high-performance computing (HPC) tasks efficiently and effectively.
Provide 1 reason to use ECS instead of a service such as Heroku, Digital Ocean, or Render.com.
ECS offers a broader range of instance types, processor options, and networking capabilities compared to Heroku, Digital Ocean, or Render.com.
WWhere can we find EC2 on the AWS Console?
EC2 can be found on the AWS Console under the “Compute” section or by navigating through the “Services” menu.
Explain the general difference between T2 Micro and XL.
T2 Micro is a smaller, low-cost instance with limited resources, while XL offers higher performance and more resources for demanding workloads.
Explain a “Compute Cycle” to a non-technical friend.
A compute cycle is like a task for a computer that involves processing information or performing calculations to complete a task.
What is Elastic Beanstalk?
Elastic Beanstalk is a platform on AWS that simplifies the deployment and management of web applications.
Describe the relationship between EC2 and Elastic Beanstalk.
EC2 is the underlying infrastructure that powers Elastic Beanstalk, which provides an easy way to deploy and manage applications.
Name some benefits of using Elastic Beanstalk.
Elastic Beanstalk simplifies application deployment, scales resources automatically, and manages infrastructure, enabling easier development and maintenance.
Looking ahead at this module’s course schedule, What do you look forward to learning?
I am looking forward to learning more about AWS and how it can help me in full stack development.
What are your learning goals after reading and reviewing the class README?
Want to be able to create an application that incorporate AWS cloud servers.