AWS Free Tier
A promotional offering from Amazon Web Services that allows users to access a limited set of AWS resources for free.
Description
The AWS Free Tier is designed to help new users explore and experiment with Amazon Web Services without incurring costs. It provides access to a range of services, including computing power, storage, and databases, with certain usage limits. The Free Tier is available for 12 months following the initial sign-up date, after which users will be charged at standard rates for any resources they use beyond the free limits. This offering is aimed at developers, startups, and small businesses looking to build applications or learn about cloud services. For instance, users can run a t2.micro instance of Amazon EC2 for free for up to 750 hours per month, which is enough to run a small, low-traffic website. Similarly, users can store up to 5 GB of data in Amazon S3 and transfer up to 15 GB of data out to the internet each month for free. This allows users to gain practical experience with AWS services while managing costs effectively.
Examples
- Run a t2.micro instance on Amazon EC2 for up to 750 hours a month.
- Store 5 GB of data in Amazon S3 and transfer 15 GB out to the internet each month.
Additional Information
- The Free Tier includes a mix of 'Always Free' offers and those that are free for 12 months.
- Users can monitor their usage through the AWS Management Console to avoid unexpected charges.