Introduction to Amazon Web Services Flashcards
What model does AWS use?
Client-server model
What’s the first key cost value of using AWS?
Pay for what you need
What is cloud-based deployment?
Run all parts of the application in the cloud.
Migrate existing applications to the cloud.
Design and build new applications in the cloud.
What is on-premises deployment?
On-premises deployment is also known as a private cloud deployment. In this model, resources are deployed on premises by using virtualization and resource management tools.
What is hybrid deployment?
In a hybrid deployment, cloud-based resources are connected to on-premises infrastructure. You might want to use this approach in a number of situations. For example, you have legacy applications that are better maintained on premises, or government regulations require your business to keep certain records on premises.
What are some benefits of cloud computing?
Trade upfront expense for variable expense
No need to run & maintain data centers
No guessing capacity needs
Benefit from economies of scale
Increase speed and efficiency
Global reach
What is cloud computing?
On-demand delivery of IT resources and applications through the internet with pay-as-you-go pricing
How does the scale of cloud computing help save costs?
The aggregated cloud usage from a large number of customers results in lower pay-as-you-go prices.
