AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) - EC2 Overview

The video provides an overview of AWS EC2, explaining its role in cloud computing as a virtual machine service. It covers the benefits of EC2, such as scalability, cost efficiency, and fast deployment. The video also discusses the supported operating systems and the process of deploying an EC2 instance, highlighting the flexibility and control it offers to users.

What is the primary focus of AWS compute services discussed in this section?

• Compute services

• Security management

• Data storage

• Virtual networking

How does an EC2 instance compare to a traditional virtual machine?

• It is a network device

• It is a physical server

• It is a storage solution

• It is a software-emulated computer

What does EC2 use to manage storage?

• Glacier

• Simple Storage Service

• Elastic Block Store

• DynamoDB

What is a key advantage of EC2's pay-as-you-go model?

• Prepaid annual plans

• Unlimited free usage

• Pay only for what you use

• Fixed monthly costs

What is a key feature of EC2 that allows for rapid deployment?

• Automated instance launching

• Pre-configured physical servers

• Long setup times

• Manual hardware setup

Which operating system is NOT mentioned as supported by EC2?

• Ubuntu

• MacOS

• Amazon Linux

• Windows 2016

What is a potential downside of using a custom Linux distribution on EC2?

• Increased AWS support

• Limited AWS support

• Higher costs

• Faster deployment

What is a benefit of using EC2 for launching a web-based business?

• Long deployment times

• High initial costs

• Quick time to market

• Limited scalability

What is the first step in deploying an EC2 instance?

• Attaching storage

• Choosing an instance type

• Selecting an Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

• Configuring security settings

How does EC2 help with cost efficiency?

• By requiring upfront payments

• By allowing deployment of only what is needed

• By offering free instances

• By providing unlimited resources