Introduction to Amazon Web Services

Question 1

What model does AWS use?

Answer 1

Client-server model

Question 2

What’s the first key cost value of using AWS?

Answer 2

Pay for what you need

Question 3

What is cloud-based deployment?

Answer 3

Run all parts of the application in the cloud.
Migrate existing applications to the cloud.
Design and build new applications in the cloud.

Question 4

What is on-premises deployment?

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

What is hybrid deployment?

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

What are some benefits of cloud computing?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What is cloud computing?

Answer 7

On-demand delivery of IT resources and applications through the internet with pay-as-you-go pricing

Question 8

How does the scale of cloud computing help save costs?

Answer 8

The aggregated cloud usage from a large number of customers results in lower pay-as-you-go prices.