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Mastering Amazon EC2

You're reading from   Mastering Amazon EC2 Unravel the complexities of EC2 to build robust and resilient applications

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Published in May 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781804616680
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Badri is a Cloud and DevOps enthusiast with deep rooted passion for application development, cloud system design, and automation. He leads a dynamic team in the financial industry, focusing on cloud system design and platform engineering. Badri's role also extends to driving application modernization, implementing DevOps methodologies and safeguarding information security. An active AWS Community Builder, he co-organizes AWS user meetups in Singapore, spreading knowledge and fostering community growth. His academic credentials include a Masters degree in Computer Science from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Anna University, Chennai.
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Preface 1. Part 1:Diving into Amazon EC2 Fundamentals
2. Chapter 1: Introduction to Amazon EC2 and Its Benefits FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Understanding Core Components of Amazon EC2 4. Chapter 3: Creating and Managing Amazon Machine Images (AMI) 5. Chapter 4: Choosing the Right Amazon EC2 Instance Type and Size 6. Chapter 5: Networking and Connectivity in Amazon EC2 7. Chapter 6: Implementing Security Best Practices in Amazon EC2 8. Part 2: Building a Resilient Application on Amazon EC2
9. Chapter 7: Load Balancing and Auto Scaling with Elastic Load Balancer and Auto Scaling Groups 10. Chapter 8: Understanding and Optimizing Amazon EC2 Storage Options 11. Chapter 9: Optimizing Performance with Amazon EC2 Placement Groups and Pricing Model 12. Chapter 10: Monitoring, Logging, and Maintenance with Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, and Backup Strategies 13. Chapter 11: Automating Amazon EC2 – AWS CloudFormation and Infrastructure as Code 14. Part 3: Advanced Amazon EC2 Concepts and Use Cases
15. Chapter 12: Containerization and Serverless Computing in Amazon EC2 16. Chapter 13: Leveraging AWS Services for Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Architectures 17. Chapter 14: Optimizing Amazon EC2 for High-Performance Computing, Big Data, and Disaster Recovery Strategies 18. Chapter 15: Migrating, Modernizing, and Ensuring Compliance in Amazon EC2 Environments 19. Index 20. Other Books You May Enjoy

Introduction to Amazon EC2 and Its Benefits

This chapter forms the foundational bedrock of your understanding of Amazon EC2. We begin by unraveling the concepts of cloud computing and how Amazon EC2 stands as a pioneering solution in this domain. This chapter also highlights the distinctive advantages of what Amazon EC2 brings to businesses—from scalability to cost-effectiveness—and outlines real-world use cases that further underline its practical applications. We will also explore how EC2 stacks up against traditional hosting methods. Through the lens of this chapter, you will not only grasp the importance of EC2 in today’s tech-centric world but also start shaping your path toward mastering its use cases.

The following topics will be covered in this chapter:

  • Unveiling Amazon Web Services and EC2
  • Benefits of EC2
  • Amazon EC2 versus traditional hosting
  • EC2 use cases
  • Amazon EC2’s standout features compared to other cloud platforms
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Badri is a Cloud and DevOps enthusiast with deep rooted passion for application development, cloud system design, and automation. He leads a dynamic team in the financial industry, focusing on cloud system design and platform engineering. Badri's role also extends to driving application modernization, implementing DevOps methodologies and safeguarding information security. An active AWS Community Builder, he co-organizes AWS user meetups in Singapore, spreading knowledge and fostering community growth. His academic credentials include a Masters degree in Computer Science from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Anna University, Chennai.
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