Amazon EBS volumes

EBS is a block storage solution, essentially similar to a sophisticated cloud-based hard drive for your EC2 instance. But wait – what is block storage? Block storage divides data into a uniform block of storage, each with a unique identifier. Unlike file storage, where the data is stored as a file within folders, or object storage, where the data is stored as objects, allowing each block to be controlled as an individual hard drive, this type of storage is very appropriate for applications that need high performance as it enables flexible and granular control over data storage and access.

As we dive deep into Amazon EBS, you will quickly realize the pivotal role it plays in AWS. EBS offers a high-speed, reliable hard drive attached to your EC2 instances, but with the added benefits of scalability, replication, and seamless integration with supported AWS services. As we further our journey into EBS, you will notice the variety of options it offers to cater...