What is AWS
AWS is a cloud platform that provides users with subscription services. The list of services includes both infrastructure solutions (for example, servers and storage systems) and ready-made platforms (databases and development environment).
Advantages
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Ease of Use
AWS allows you to host existing and new applications based on the SaaS model quickly and securely. You can use the AWS Management Console or the Web Services API to work with AWS.
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Flexibility
AWS allows you to choose the operating system, programming language, web application platform, databases, and other required services.
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Variety of Cloud Storage
AWS supports managed databases for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and MS SQL. AWS also has its own databases that are compatible with MySQL and PostgreSQL and feature Oracle-like performance.
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Safety
To keep your data secure, AWS provides encryption at standby for most storage services. KMS and CloudHSM services are provided for key management. Macie provides Data Loss Prevention (DLP) service.
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Machine Learning Integration
AWS provides configurations for GPU-enabled BM types. If you need to rent a physical server, Bare-Metal-as-a-Service is provided.
Analytics Data Stack Structure
AWS Alternatives
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Microsoft Azure
MS Azure is a cloud platform that combines IaaS computing infrastructure solutions (servers, data storage, networks, operating systems) and tools and services that facilitate the development and deployment of cloud applications (PaaS).
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Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform is a cloud platform that improves data management and reduces the overhead of infrastructure management, server support and network setup.
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