SG-2 Compute, Storage, and Networking Flashcards
What is Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)?
Virtual servers to run applications.
EC2 allows users to scale computing capacity up or down as needed.
What are the pricing options for EC2 instance types?
Reserved, On-Demand, Spot pricing options.
These options provide flexibility for cost management based on usage patterns.
What is an Amazon Machine Image (AMI)?
Templates for launching EC2 instances.
AMIs contain the operating system and applications required to launch an instance.
What does Elastic Load Balancer (ELB) do?
Distributes traffic across multiple instances.
ELB enhances application availability and fault tolerance.
What is AWS Lambda?
Run code without provisioning servers.
AWS Lambda allows for serverless computing, executing code in response to events.
What is the purpose of AWS Batch?
Run large-scale batch computing jobs.
AWS Batch efficiently runs hundreds to thousands of batch processing jobs.
What is AWS Elastic Beanstalk?
Auto-deploy and manage web applications.
It simplifies the deployment process and manages infrastructure automatically.
What is Amazon Lightsail?
Simple, managed cloud computing.
Lightsail provides a simplified experience for launching and managing cloud resources.
What does Amazon WorkSpaces provide?
Fully managed virtual desktops.
WorkSpaces enables users to access desktops from anywhere with an internet connection.
What is the function of Amazon API Gateway?
Create, manage, and secure APIs.
It allows developers to build and publish APIs for their applications.
What is Amazon CloudFront?
Content delivery network (CDN) for caching.
CloudFront speeds up the distribution of static and dynamic web content.
What is AWS Direct Connect?
Dedicated network link between AWS and on-premise data centers.
This service provides a more consistent network experience than internet-based connections.
What is Amazon Route 53?
Domain name system (DNS) for routing traffic.
Route 53 is designed for high availability and low latency.
What is a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)?
Isolated cloud environment for AWS resources.
VPC allows users to define and control a virtualized network.
What does AWS Storage Gateway enable?
Hybrid storage between on-premises and AWS.
This service facilitates seamless integration of cloud storage with local data.
What is the purpose of AWS Backup?
Centrally manage and automate backups.
AWS Backup helps ensure data protection across AWS services.
What is Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)?
Block storage for EC2 instances.
EBS provides persistent storage that can be attached to EC2 instances.
What is Amazon Elastic File System (EFS)?
Scalable, serverless file storage.
EFS can be accessed by multiple EC2 instances simultaneously.
What does Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) offer?
Scalable object storage.
S3 is designed for durability and scalability, ideal for data storage and retrieval.
What is S3 Glacier used for?
Low-cost, long-term data archiving.
S3 Glacier is optimized for infrequent access to data.
What is AWS Snowball Edge?
Physical device to transfer data to AWS.
Snowball Edge is designed for large-scale data migrations.
