Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store)
A scalable block storage service designed for use with Amazon EC2 instances.
Description
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) is a cloud-based storage service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that offers persistent block storage for Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances. EBS volumes are designed to be highly available and reliable, providing durable storage that can be used for applications requiring frequent read and write access. EBS volumes can be easily attached to EC2 instances, allowing users to run databases, file systems, and other applications that require consistent and low-latency performance. EBS supports various volume types, including SSD and HDD options, enabling users to select the right storage class based on their performance and pricing needs. Additionally, EBS provides features such as snapshots for backup, encryption for security, and the ability to scale storage capacity dynamically, making it a flexible solution for a wide range of workloads, from small applications to large enterprise environments.
Examples
- Running a MySQL database on an EBS volume to ensure data persistence and high availability.
- Storing application logs and data for a web application hosted on an EC2 instance using EBS.
Additional Information
- EBS volumes can be resized without downtime, allowing for seamless scaling as storage needs grow.
- EBS snapshots can be used for backup and disaster recovery, enabling quick restoration of data.