Amazon Web Services: the Definitive Guide for Beginners and Advanced Users

Storage Options with Amazon EC2 Instance

Author(s): Parul Dubey*, Arvind Kumar Tiwari* and Rohit Raja *

Pp: 65-78 (14)

DOI: 10.2174/9789815165821123010005

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of the storage options available with EC2 instances, namely EC2 Instance storage, EBS, EFS, and Amazon S3. It focuses on illustrating the creation of EBS volumes and attaching them to EC2 instances. The chapter highlights the unique features and uses cases of each storage option, empowering readers to make informed decisions based on their needs. By following the step-by-step instructions, readers gain practical guidance on configuring and utilizing EBS storage effectively within the EC2 environment. Overall, this chapter serves as a valuable guide for optimizing storage configurations and maximizing the benefits of EC2 instances in AWS.


Keywords: Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service), EC2 instance storage, EBS (Elastic Block Store), EFS (Elastic File System), Storage options.

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