Amazon EC2

Overview of Amazon EC2

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) delivers secure, resizable compute capacity in the cloud for virtually any workload. As part of Amazon Web Services, EC2 provides the broadest and deepest compute platform available, with over 750 instance types and choices of the latest processors, storage, networking, operating systems, and purchase models. This flexibility allows businesses to precisely match their computing resources to specific workload requirements while maintaining complete control over their infrastructure.

EC2 stands out as the first major cloud provider supporting Intel, AMD, and Arm processors, the only cloud with on-demand EC2 Mac instances, and the only platform offering 400 Gbps Ethernet networking. The service delivers exceptional price performance for machine learning training and the lowest cost per inference instances in the cloud. More SAP, high-performance computing (HPC), machine learning, and Windows workloads run on AWS than any other cloud platform, making EC2 the go-to choice for enterprise-scale computing needs across Web Hosting and Cloud Storage applications.

How to Use Amazon EC2

Getting started with Amazon EC2 involves selecting your preferred instance type based on compute, memory, and storage requirements, then choosing an operating system from various Linux distributions or Windows Server options. You can launch instances through the AWS Management Console, CLI, or SDKs, configure security groups to control inbound and outbound traffic, and attach storage volumes as needed. The platform's auto-scaling capabilities automatically adjust capacity to maintain performance while minimizing costs, and you only pay for the compute time you actually use with per-second billing.

Core Features of Amazon EC2

1. Broad Instance Selection – Over 750 instance types optimized for different workloads and performance requirements
2. AWS Nitro System – Built-in security foundation providing isolated compute resources and enhanced performance
3. Flexible Pricing Models – Multiple purchase options including On-Demand, Reserved, and Spot Instances for cost optimization
4. High Availability – 99.99% availability SLA with reliable, scalable infrastructure on demand
5. Integrated Migration Tools – Comprehensive AWS migration services for seamless application transitions

Use Cases for Amazon EC2

• Running cloud-native applications and enterprise software with secure, reliable infrastructure
• Scaling high-performance computing applications with on-demand capacity and cost-effectiveness
• Developing for Apple platforms using on-demand macOS workloads with dynamic scaling
• Training and deploying machine learning applications with optimized price performance
• Hosting web applications and websites with resizable compute capacity
• Processing big data workloads with scalable computing resources
• Running containerized applications using EC2 container service integration

Support and Contact

For technical support and account assistance, visit the AWS Support Center. Enterprise customers can access dedicated technical account managers and 24/7 premium support. Documentation and community forums are available through the AWS homepage for self-service troubleshooting and best practices.

Company Info

Amazon EC2 is developed and maintained by Amazon Web Services, a subsidiary of Amazon.com based in the United States. AWS is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. Learn more about AWS services and company information on the AWS About page.

Login and Signup

Sign up on the AWS website or log in to the EC2 Console to manage instances. Free tier offers 750 hours of t2.micro instances monthly for 12 months.