Windows on Amazon EC2
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2)
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Scalability – Amazon EC2 enables you to easily scale your Windows workloads to accommodate changing requirements. You can quickly create new EC2 instances to handle increased demand, and just as easily terminate the instances when they're no longer needed. You only pay for the resources that you actually use.
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Flexibility – Windows on Amazon EC2 supports a wide range of instance types that are designed to cater to various workload requirements, from general-purpose instances to memory or compute-optimized instances. This flexibility ensures that you can choose the best instance type for your specific Windows-based applications, maximizing performance and minimizing costs.
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Security – AWS provides multiple layers of security for your Windows workloads, including network firewalls, data encryption, and secure access controls. This means you can trust that your applications and data are protected, while still having complete control over your security settings and configurations.
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Cost efficiency – The pay-as-you-go pricing model enables you to pay only for the resources that you use—eliminating the need for upfront investments in hardware and software. This model also enables you to optimize your costs, reduce capital expenditures, and increase operational efficiency. It's an ideal pricing model for businesses of all sizes.
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