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What,Why, How EC2 ?
EC2 is a compute service in AWS that lets you rent virtual machines (called instances). These instances are fully customizable to your needs — memory, CPU, and even operating system. The best part? You only pay for what you use, and you don’t have to worry about managing the underlying hardware. AWS handles all the maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
How is EC2 Different from Traditional Computers?
Most of us have laptops or desktops at home with specific configurations like memory size, processor type, or operating systems (Windows, Ubuntu, macOS, etc.). Once we buy these devices, they’re ours forever, but with that comes the burden of upfront payment and the responsibility of maintaining and upgrading them. Plus, if your requirements change or the hardware becomes outdated, you’re stuck with it.
Now imagine this: What if, instead of buying, you could rent a computer for just the time you need? Sounds like a great way to save money, right? This is where Amazon EC2 steps in.
Why Renting is Better Than Purchasing (Most of the Time)
1.Cost Savings:
- For an individual user, the savings may depend on how much you use.
- But for enterprises, the cost savings can be huge! No need to buy and…
