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What is Amazon Web Services (AWS)?

For those seeking computing power, data storage, content distribution, or other functionalities, AWS offers the essential resources to develop sophisticated applications with improved adaptability, scalability, and reliability. As the largest and most prevalent cloud platform globally, Amazon Web Services (AWS) features over 175 comprehensive services distributed across numerous data centers worldwide. A wide array of users, from swiftly evolving startups to major enterprises and influential governmental organizations, utilize AWS to lower costs, boost efficiency, and speed up their innovative processes. With a more extensive selection of services and features than any other cloud provider—ranging from fundamental infrastructure like computing, storage, and databases to innovative technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, data lakes, analytics, and the Internet of Things—AWS simplifies the transition of existing applications to the cloud. This vast range of offerings not only enables businesses to harness the full potential of cloud technologies but also fosters optimized workflows and heightened competitiveness in their industries. Ultimately, AWS empowers organizations to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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Free Version:
Free Version available.

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Company Facts

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

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
Webinars
On-Site Training
Video Library
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based 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 Web Services (AWS) Categories and Features

Web Hosting Provider

Cloud Hosting
DDOS Protection
Dedicated Hosting
Email Hosting
Managed Hosting
Multiple Datacenter Locations
Private SSL
SSD Storage
Server Backups
Shared Website Hosting
Unlimited Bandwidth Option
VPS
Website Builder

Server Management Software

CPU Monitoring
Credential Management
Database Servers
Email Monitoring
Event Logs
History Tracking
Patch Management
Scheduling
User Activity Monitoring
Virtual Machine Monitoring

IT Management Software

Capacity Monitoring
Compliance Management
Event Logs
Hardware Inventory
IT Budgeting
License Management
Patch Management
Remote Access
Scheduling
Software Inventory
User Activity Monitoring

DevOps Software

Approval Workflow
Dashboard
KPIs
Policy Management
Portfolio Management
Prioritization
Release Management
Timeline Management
Troubleshooting Reports

Cloud Storage Service

Access Control
Archiving & Retention
Backup
Data Migration
Data Synchronization
Encryption
File Sharing
Version Control

Cloud Management Software

Access Control
Billing & Provisioning
Capacity Analytics
Cost Management
Demand Monitoring
Multi-Cloud Management
Performance Analytics
SLA Management
Supply Monitoring
Workflow Approval

More Amazon Web Services (AWS) Categories

  • Reviewer Name: Samantha H.
    Position: Digital Marketing Specialist
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Comprehensive Cloud Platform

    Date: Mar 18 2022
    Summary

    Overall, there are so many resources still our organization needs to take advantage of that AWS has to offer.

    Positive

    AWS is the most comprehensive and well-adopted cloud platform for so many users across the world. It stores, connects, and protects data for so many users.

    Negative

    It can be frustrating to run out of room and have to purchase more space for storage.

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  • Reviewer Name: Jason M.
    Position: Finance Director
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    What we need for cloud storage

    Date: Jan 24 2022
    Summary

    Overall AWS does exactly what we need it do, store large files and allow cloud access. We also run virtual computers for our networking and they are easy to setup. Routing domains is also easy.

    Positive

    As a non-profit amazon offers great services for us. Being able to have a lot of our IT services in one place is nice. We use storage, domain, and virtual computers. The storage solution helps us store large files so that we can access them remotely in the future.

    Negative

    The UI has improved over the years but it can still be confusing. If you are not familiar with the naming of their services it can be difficult to know where to go.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Recruiting Coordinator
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    We have a whole team built around this

    Date: Mar 04 2022
    Summary

    AWS has created such an improvement for our team. I would highly recommend using this to build your team around for better infrastructure.

    Positive

    Our I&T team has now been built in regards to this platform. It has been such a huge help in streamlining everything within our teams structure. Absolutely a great tool to keep everything organized and secure.

    Negative

    No real cons. Our team has been happy to bring on the AWS and implement it in their every day use.

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  • Reviewer Name: Daniel K.
    Position: IT Manager
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Ease Of Use
    Cost
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    My Experience With Amazon Web Services

    Date: Feb 22 2021
    Summary

    With Amazon Web Services we have all our cloud computing needs handled at a central location which is not only convenient but also secure. It caters for storage, collaboration, and much more.

    Positive

    First, Amazon Web Services is very secure.
    Scaling is easy.
    Offers many cloud computing needs at a central location.
    Accessibility is easy.

    Negative

    While Amazon Web Services is very instrumental to any business, it does not come cheap.

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  • Reviewer Name: Deepak K.
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    Ease Of Use
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    A platform for deployment "cloud city"

    Date: Sep 22 2021
    Summary

    Amazon Web Services is mostly used by our organization for cloud computing, for their storage, IoT platform, and for their complex API.These services help organizations to move faster and the cost of these services is quite less that also lets us learn many new algorithms and modern ways which are needed to work with them. Amazon Web Services is well suited when you have to make a project in which you want that all the work could be done automatically or in technical words, where you want automation in your project, Amazon web service is most welcome there.It could be fast and robust and good for the deployment of the application's backend and APIs.

    Positive

    * Easy to use and manage
    * Detailed documentation for every service and tool
    * Robust and fast
    * Real time support

    Negative

    * It really becomes hard sometimes to choose configurations for a server which would be suitable for your pocket and project.
    * You need to be experienced to use Amazon Web Services at its fullest.
    * Billing is a little bit confusing.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Customer Care Coordinator
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    This service is why we have any cloud based solution

    Date: Jun 21 2021
    Summary

    Highly recommend using AWS to anyone looking for a cloud based solution! Just don't break their terms of agreement and you will be a'okay.

    Positive

    This service provides us with almost all data nation wide. AWS allows us to store data securely without the stress of losing or being hacked.

    Negative

    Nothing Amazon has done an amazing job with their cloud servers. Almost everyone uses this software for their applications and/or services.

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  • Reviewer Name: Rohan J.
    Position: Software Developer
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    One stop solution for all your IT needs

    Updated: May 23 2020
    Summary

    Very good experience. Any firm small or big can fulfill all their IT requirements using AWS. The free tier for 12 months is a nice way to try out AWS and see if it suits your needs.

    Positive

    A vast array of IT software and hardware requirements.
    Easy to use even for beginners.
    Free tier for 1 year to try out.
    Low cost and pay as you use model.
    Extensive documentation.
    Helpful and quick real-time support.

    Negative

    The console (interface) can be made a bit simpler. Due to the various services provided, sometimes it becomes a maze for newcomers.

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  • Reviewer Name: Brittany N.
    Position: Strategic Account Specialist
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    My Experience with AWS

    Date: Nov 24 2020
    Summary

    Overall expertise with Amazon Web Services on my end has been great-accessing geo locked websites from anywhere has been a great aspect.

    Positive

    Amazon Web Services has eradicated issues of accessing geo locked websites.
    Web abd mobile applications deployment is another thing that I like.

    Negative

    I do not face challenges while utilizing Amazon Web Services.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: System Engineer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    User friendly cloud powerhouse

    Date: Sep 08 2020
    Summary

    AWS is one of the best Infrastructure as a service which provides all the essential services including hardware to run your projects seamlessly. The integration within the AWS services and third party integrations make the experience complete.

    Positive

    Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud platform with a comprehensive selection of products and features to fulfill any requirements. It has a very low entry skill and cost requirement and deepens as you take leverage of its more advanced features. The scalability, availability and price to performance ration make it an excellent choice. The customer service is also top notch and provides real time resolution round the clock.

    Negative

    No cons, it is a solid alternative to Azure with perhaps wider accessibility.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Director of Sales
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Ease Of Use
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Amazon Web Services

    Date: Nov 08 2020
    Summary

    I have been able to improve productivity and reduce operations costs by accessing geo locked websites from anywhere.

    Positive

    Ease of accessing websites that are restricted in our location is what I like most since AWS help me to create VMS.

    Negative

    The cost is highly expensive, but they offer free credit tier for the first 365 days.

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  • Reviewer Name: Tenma F.
    Position: Programer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    12 months of free cloud services

    Updated: Apr 06 2020
    Summary

    Amazon Web Services (AWS) is an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution that is easy to start with but it can get very messy. But you can run anything you dream of running on AWS.

    Positive

    Highly customizable.
    Lots of Amazon cloud service options and third-party programs, Application programming interfaces (APIs) available.
    Strong emphasis on securing server instances.
    Supports wide variety of Windows and Linux servers.
    Less expensive upfront costs.

    Negative

    Data transfer rate, poor bang for the buck.
    Confusing array of services for starters.

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  • Reviewer Name: Kelvin M.
    Position: Financial Controller
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 5,000 - 9,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    My AWS insight

    Date: Nov 13 2020
    Summary

    Overall, it is easy to access websites that are locked out of our local IPs. Also, it is perfectly easy to develop and deploy mobile and web applications.

    Positive

    I like that Amazon Web Services offers a free credit tier for 365 days.
    It has a clean UI and UX that make features navigation easy.
    Both web and mobile applications are easy to deploy and develop.

    Negative

    Amazon Web Services does not have a mobile application-this is the biggest challenge so far.

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  • Reviewer Name: Aman V.
    Position: Senior Software Engineer
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 5,000 - 9,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    A versatile cloud solution

    Date: Aug 06 2020
    Summary

    Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the most complete cloud solution today and is great for enterprise development of any scale.

    Positive

    Cloud solution for almost any design.
    Complete set of managed services for end to end development.
    Great availability and resilience via global network of servers.
    Decent pricing model based on usage.
    1 year free tier.
    Really great customer service.

    Negative

    More competitive pricing like Google cloud platform especially for instances.

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