S3 vs EBS vs EFS Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main difference between EFS and EBS?
A
EBS is block. The disk is only at a strict capacity.
EFS is Elastic, it can grow up or down depending on the needs
2
Q
What is EBS?
A
Is a virtual disk that can be attached to EC2. The size of the disk can be changed but it’s not done automatically. It’s perfect to store Operating System, automatically replicated.
3
Q
What is EFS?
A
Is a file storage service that automatically grows to fit a database that grows. Multiple EC2 instances can interact with the same EFS. The size of the disk is elastic.
