5 Questions
Which of the following best describes an AWS region?
A geographical area where AWS operates
How many geographic regions does AWS currently operate in?
26
What is the main difference between an availability zone and a region?
An availability zone is a zone consisting of data centers, while a region is a geographical area
How many availability zones does AWS currently have?
84
What is the purpose of an edge location in AWS?
To provide low-latency access to AWS services
Study Notes
AWS Regions and Availability Zones
- An AWS region is a named set of AWS resources and services available for use by an AWS customer, located in a specific geographic area, isolated from other regions.
Geographic Regions and Availability Zones
- AWS currently operates in over 25 geographic regions around the world.
- Each region consists of two or more isolated locations known as availability zones (AZs).
Availability Zones vs Regions
- The main difference between an availability zone and a region is that a region is a broader geographic area that contains multiple isolated locations or availability zones.
Availability Zones
- AWS currently has over 80 availability zones across the globe.
Edge Locations
- The purpose of an edge location in AWS is to accelerate the distribution of static and dynamic web content by caching frequently requested content at edge locations, reducing latency and improving performance.
Test your knowledge on AWS Global Infrastructure with this quiz! Learn about regions, availability zones, data centers, and edge locations. Explore the differences between them and understand their importance in AWS service management. Perfect for exam preparation and gaining a deeper understanding of AWS infrastructure.
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