Introduction to Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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What key realization drove Amazon to initially develop AWS?

The possibility of externalizing internal IT department functions as a service. (correct)
The need to create a proprietary operating system for all Amazon devices and services.
The opportunity to provide cloud-based gaming solutions to compete with existing platforms.
The potential to offer a platform for advanced machine learning services.

Which of the following services was NOT part of the initial public offering when AWS expanded in 2006?

EC2
RDS (correct)
SQS
S3

What does the growth and adoption of AWS by companies like Netflix and Airbnb demonstrate about cloud services?

The limitations of cloud services for only small startups.
The dependence on physical hardware and infrastructure.
The necessity for specialized in-house IT expertise.
The scalability and versatility for diverse industries and application types. (correct)

A startup is planning to build a sophisticated web application. How can AWS benefit their development process?

<p>By offering scalable infrastructure and services, allowing them to focus on application development. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 2019, AWS held 47% of the cloud market share. What can be inferred from this statistic?

<p>AWS has a competitive advantage and significant presence. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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When was AWS launched?

Launched internally at Amazon.com in 2002.

What is SQS?

Simple Queue Service; AWS's first public offering for external IT departments.

What services launched in 2006

SQS, S3 (storage), and EC2 (compute).

Who Uses AWS?

Dropbox, Netflix, Airbnb, and NASA.

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How many AWS users?

Over 1 million active users; enables scalable applications.

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Study Notes

AWS was initially launched internally at Amazon.com in 2002.
Amazon determined that IT departments could potentially be externalized.
The first public AWS offering, SQS, was launched in 2004.
In 2006, AWS relaunched with an expanded set of services, including SQS, S3, and EC2.
AWS broadened its reach to Europe and is currently utilized by companies, including Dropbox, Netflix, Airbnb, and NASA.
AWS had $35 billion in revenue in 2019, capturing 47% of the market.
AWS supports over 1 million active users.
AWS facilitates development and deployment of scalable applications across various industries.

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Learn about the history and evolution of Amazon Web Services (AWS), from its internal origins at Amazon to its public launch. Discover key milestones, including the introduction of SQS, S3, and EC2, and its expansion to Europe and beyond. AWS supports over 1 million active users.