Module 1: Introduction to AWS Web Services

Question 1

Client

Answer 1

A web browser or desktop application that a person interacts with to make requests to computer servers.

Question 2

Server

Answer 2

Services such as Amazon EC2, a type of virtual server.

Question 3

Cloud-Based Deployment

Answer 3

Existing applications can be migrated to the cloud, or new applications can be designed and built in the cloud.

Question 4

On-Premises Deployment (Private Cloud)

Answer 4

Resources are deployed on premises by using virtualization and resource management tools.

Question 5

Hybrid Deployment

Answer 5

Cloud-based resources are connected to on-premises infrastructure.

Question 6

Benefits of Cloud Computing

Answer 6

• Trade upfront expense for variable expense.
• Stop spending money to run and maintain data centers.
• Stop guessing capacity.
• Benefit from massive economies of scale.
• Increase speed and agility.
• Go global in minutes.