What is Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)?

Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) is a completely managed messaging solution designed to support the decoupling and scalability of microservices, distributed systems, and serverless applications. It simplifies the complexities and management challenges typically associated with traditional message-oriented middleware, enabling developers to focus on their primary responsibilities. With SQS, users can efficiently send, store, and receive messages across various software components at any scale, ensuring that no messages are lost and that dependent services can remain inactive. Getting started with SQS is a breeze, as users can employ the AWS console, Command Line Interface, or their favorite SDK to carry out just three straightforward commands. This service allows for the transmission of substantial data volumes with high throughput, while preserving message integrity and ensuring independence from other services. Furthermore, SQS plays a crucial role in decoupling application components, which allows them to function and fail independently, thereby significantly improving the overall fault tolerance and reliability of the system. By utilizing SQS, applications can achieve enhanced resilience and efficiency in managing messaging tasks, ultimately leading to improved performance and user satisfaction. Adopting SQS can transform how applications handle communication, making them more robust and adaptable to changing conditions.

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Free Trial Offered?:
Yes

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Amazon
Date Founded:
1994
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
aws.amazon.com/sqs/

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Windows
Mac
Linux
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Standard Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) Categories and Features

Message Queue Software

Asynchronous Communications Protocol
Data Error Reduction
Message Encryption
On-Premise Installation
Roles / Permissions
Storage / Retrieval / Deletion
System Decoupling