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 Amazon EC2 and how does it function within the AWS infrastructure?

Explain the role of virtualization in the creation of virtual machines on AWS.

How does AWS ensure the accessibility of virtual machines to customers over the Internet?

What are the benefits of using Amazon EC2 for business applications?

Describe the process of creating an Amazon EC2 instance on the AWS cloud.