AWS Tutorial AWS Solutions Architect and SysOps Administrator - What is Amazon EC2?

This lecture introduces Amazon EC2, a virtual server service provided by AWS. It explains the architecture of virtual machines, including the role of physical servers and virtualization layers. AWS manages the infrastructure, making virtual machines accessible over the Internet as Amazon EC2 instances. The lecture highlights the benefits of using EC2 for business applications without worrying about underlying hardware. The session concludes with a preview of a practical demonstration on creating an EC2 instance.

What is the primary role of Amazon EC2 in AWS services?

• To provide a physical server for businesses

• To provide storage solutions

• To offer a virtual server on the AWS cloud

• To manage data centers for customers

Which layer is responsible for creating virtual machines on physical servers?

• Storage layer

• Application layer

• Virtualization layer

• Network layer

How does AWS ensure the availability of virtual machines?

• By creating them in multiple regions

• By establishing them in availability zones

• By deploying them on customer premises

• By using customer hardware

What is the significance of a public IP in Amazon EC2?

• It provides additional security to the virtual machine

• It is used for internal AWS operations only

• It enables customers to access the virtual machine over the Internet

• It allows AWS to manage the server remotely

What is the benefit of using Amazon EC2 for business applications?

• It requires manual data center management

• It allows businesses to focus on applications without worrying about hardware

• It limits the scalability of applications

• It requires customers to manage the underlying hardware