Aws Global & Regional Architecture

Question 1

What comprises AWS Global Infrastructure?

Answer 1

AWS’s global infrastructure includes:

• Regions: Independent geographic areas with multiple isolated locations known as Availability Zones.
• Availability Zones (AZs): One or more discrete data centers with redundant power, networking, and connectivity in a Region.
• Edge Locations: Sites deployed in major cities and areas around the world to deliver AWS Content Delivery Network (CDN) and DNS services.

Example: AWS has Regions in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America.

Question 2

How do AWS Regions and Availability Zones function?

Answer 2

Regions: Serve as a central hub for AWS services tailored to specific geographic locations to reduce latency and comply with local regulations.
Availability Zones: Provide physical redundancy and failover capability within a single Region to ensure continuous service and support high availability applications.

Additional Information: AWS Regions and Availability Zones work together to provide a reliable and scalable infrastructure for cloud services.