EC2 can provide scalable, reliable and low-cost compute capacity in the cloud. Some key points about EC2 include:
- EC2 allows you to launch server instances that provide processing, storage, and networking resources and can be scaled up or down depending on needs.
- Instances can be configured in different sizes depending on requirements and shut down when not needed to avoid costs.
- Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) contain templates that capture the technical aspects of an instance and allow quick deployment of new instances.