AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - ECS

The video tutorial discusses the evolution of cloud compute resources, focusing on AWS services. It highlights the transition from virtual machines to containers, emphasizing the benefits of using containers for efficient application deployment. The Elastic Container Service (ECS) and AWS Fargate are introduced as key options for managing containers, with Fargate offering a serverless approach. The tutorial also covers the categorization of AWS services, noting the growing importance of container-related services and the availability of Kubernetes in AWS.

What is a key advantage of using containers over virtual machines?

• Containers are cheaper to run.

• Containers are more lightweight and efficient.

• Containers are more secure.

• Containers are easier to manage.

What is the primary function of the Elastic Container Registry (ECR)?

• To provide security for AWS services.

• To monitor application performance.

• To manage AWS billing.

• To store and manage container images.

How does AWS Fargate simplify container management?

• By providing a user-friendly interface.

• By automating infrastructure management.

• By integrating with third-party tools.

• By offering cheaper pricing plans.

Which AWS service is specifically designed for running Kubernetes?

• Elastic Beanstalk

• Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)

• Amazon EC2

• AWS Lambda

What is the role of AWS Lambda in the compute category?

• It is a storage service.

• It is a virtual machine service.

• It is a container orchestration tool.

• It is a serverless compute service.