EC2 Instance Types
EC2 offers different instance types optimized for different use cases. Each provides a specific combination of CPU, memory, storage, and networking.
When selecting, consider the following: Does my application need more processing power, memory, or fast storage?
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Instance Type Categories
General Purpose
Balances compute, memory, and networking. Best for varied workloads or when requirements are uncertain.
Use cases: web servers, code repositories, application servers, small/medium databases.
Compute Optimized
High-performance processors for compute-intensive tasks.
Use cases: gaming servers, high-performance computing (HPC), scientific modeling.
Memory Optimized
Fast processing of large datasets in memory.
Use cases: real-time analytics, high-performance databases, in-memory caching.
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Accelerated Computing
Uses hardware accelerators (GPUs) to boost data processing.
Use cases: graphics processing, machine learning, floating-point calculations.
Storage Optimized
High sequential read/write access to large datasets on local storage.
Use cases: data warehouses, distributed file systems, online transaction systems.
