Getting started with the public cloud – AWS

So, regardless of the fact that we are integrating it with only a private cloud, or being realistic and integrating it just with a virtualized data center, we still need to set up the public cloud. In this case, we have chosen to set up AWS as our public cloud, however, the concepts will be similar for other cloud providers. 

AWS is nothing short of a technological marvel. The scale they operate at is just mind-boggling. In order to give you an idea of the scale they operate at, read the following quote: 

"In 2015, AWS almost deployed enough server capacity EVERYDAY to support Amazon in 2005, when it was an $8.49 Billion Enterprise" 
                                      - James Hamilton, VP & Distinguished...