Dedicated Hosts
A physical server fully dedicated to a single customer in AWS, allowing for the allocation of instances to specific hardware.
Description
Dedicated Hosts in Amazon Web Services (AWS) provide customers with a physical server that is exclusively allocated to them. This feature is particularly beneficial for organizations with strict compliance or licensing requirements, allowing them to ensure that their workloads run on dedicated hardware. With Dedicated Hosts, customers can utilize their existing server-bound software licenses, which can lead to significant cost savings. The feature also offers visibility and control over the physical server, enabling customers to manage the instance placement and optimize their resource utilization. AWS provides support for various instance types on Dedicated Hosts, which allows flexibility in workloads. Additionally, Dedicated Hosts are integrated with AWS's monitoring and management tools, making it easier for organizations to maintain their infrastructure. This dedicated environment is ideal for enterprises that require predictable performance, enhanced security, and compliance with regulations such as HIPAA or PCI-DSS.
Examples
- A financial institution using Dedicated Hosts to run legacy applications under strict compliance regulations while leveraging their existing licenses.
- A healthcare provider deploying sensitive patient data applications on Dedicated Hosts to ensure data security and regulatory compliance.
Additional Information
- Dedicated Hosts support various instance types, allowing for a wide range of applications to be deployed.
- AWS offers a pricing model that includes a 'buy' option for long-term use, providing cost efficiency for customers with sustained workloads.