What is EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud)?
AWS's virtual server service that lets you rent computers in the cloud with flexible specifications.
Why It Matters
EC2 gives you full control over your server environment while AWS handles the physical hardware.
Real-World Example
Running a custom application on an EC2 instance with 8 CPU cores and 32 GB of memory.
“Understanding terms like EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
Related Terms
AWS
Amazon Web Services, the world's largest cloud computing platform offering hundreds of services
Server
A computer that runs continuously to handle requests, store data, and serve your application to users
Cloud Computing
Using remote servers over the internet instead of your own computers
Lambda (AWS)
An AWS service that runs your code in response to events without you managing any servers.
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Related Terms
Server
A computer that runs continuously to handle requests, store data, and serve your application to users
AWS
Amazon Web Services, the world's largest cloud computing platform offering hundreds of services
Cloud Computing
Using remote servers over the internet instead of your own computers
Lambda (AWS)
An AWS service that runs your code in response to events without you managing any servers.
Serverless
A way to run code without managing your own servers, where the cloud provider handles everything
Edge Functions
Code that runs on servers close to your users around the world, rather than in one central location