What is
AWS
?
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At a glance
Field | Value |
|---|---|
Primary use case | Provision and operate cloud infrastructure, applications, and AI workloads |
Deployment type | Cloud services accessed through a web console, APIs, CLI, and SDKs |
Pricing model | Usage-based pay-as-you-go; negotiated private pricing agreements with spending commitments |
API compatibility | AWS service APIs, AWS Price List API, AWS SDK for Java, AWS SDK for SAP ABAP |
Supported integrations | GitHub, SAP ABAP, Splunk, Azure virtual machines through AWS Systems Manager |
Source type | Dual |
Cloud provider | AWS |
Ideal team size | Startups to enterprises |
Onboarding time | Foundational training: 1-day essentials and 3-day architecting courses; deployment onboarding time not specified |
Required skills | Cloud architecture, programming for developer workflows, AWS CLI configuration, IAM roles and permissions |
AEP branch | Tooling |
AEP category | Resources |
AEP subcategory | Services |
Profile
AWS is classified at the Services level in the AEP taxonomy. It provides cloud-based services for provisioning and operating infrastructure, applications, and AI workloads. AWS lists a portfolio of over 240 comprehensive services, including capabilities for compute, storage, networking, and the Internet of Things.
Focus
AWS is intended for teams ranging from startups to enterprises. It provides cloud services that teams can use to provision and operate infrastructure and applications, including AI workloads, through a web console, APIs, the CLI, and SDKs.
Background
The supplied company-background research identifies AWS documentation and tools on GitHub at github.com/awsdocs, and search results describe AWS documentation as open source on GitHub. The supplied research does not establish AWS’s founding or funding history.
Features
Broad cloud services portfolio
A portfolio of over 240 comprehensive services gives teams options across cloud workloads. AWS describes services covering compute, storage, networking, and the Internet of Things, alongside cloud and AI capabilities.
Multiple access methods
Access through a web console, APIs, CLI, and SDKs supports different operational and developer workflows. AWS service APIs and SDKs provide programmatic interfaces, while the console and CLI provide additional ways to access cloud services.
Usage-based pricing
Pay-as-you-go pricing lets customers pay according to service usage. AWS also offers negotiated private pricing agreements with spending commitments.
Integration options
Listed integrations connect AWS workflows with tools and environments such as GitHub, SAP ABAP, Splunk, and Azure virtual machines. AWS Systems Manager is identified for managing Azure virtual machines.
Pros and cons
Pros
AWS lists over 240 comprehensive services spanning areas including compute, storage, networking, and the Internet of Things.
Services can be accessed through a web console, APIs, CLI, and SDKs.
Usage-based pay-as-you-go pricing and negotiated private pricing agreements are available.
Cons
The supplied reviews research does not substantiate a specific AWS limitation or drawback, so no concrete limitation can be stated from that evidence.
FAQs
AWS frequently asked questions
How does AWS work?
AWS provides cloud services to provision and operate cloud infrastructure, applications, and AI workloads, accessed through a web console, APIs, CLI, and SDKs.
What integrations does AWS support?
AWS supports GitHub, SAP ABAP, Splunk, and Azure virtual machines through AWS Systems Manager.
How is AWS priced?
AWS pricing is usage-based pay-as-you-go; negotiated private pricing agreements with spending commitments.
What skills are required to use AWS?
AWS requires cloud architecture, programming for developer workflows, AWS CLI configuration, and IAM roles and permissions.
What team size is AWS intended for?
AWS is listed for an ideal team size of Startups to enterprises.
How long does AWS onboarding take?
AWS foundational training includes 1-day essentials and 3-day architecting courses; deployment onboarding time is not specified.
