Building Blocks: Core AWS Services Every Architect Should Know

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Introduction

Understanding core AWS services is essential for any Solutions Architect. These services form the fundamental building blocks of network architecture when deploying applications. Without them, taking applications to production would be nearly impossible.

Key Services

Compute:

• EC2: EC2 instances are the main servers where your files and applications reside. Whether it’s static content or a fully-fledged application, EC2 provides the necessary compute power.
• Lambda: AWS Lambda is a serverless compute service that lets you run code in response to specific events. It’s perfect for microservices, such as handling specific API calls or running background processes.

Storage:

• EBS (Elastic Block Store): EBS provides persistent block storage that can be attached to EC2 instances. It’s ideal for storing data that requires frequent updates.
• S3 (Simple Storage Service): S3 is an object storage service suitable for storing large amounts of unstructured data. It’s highly durable and scalable, making it perfect for backup and archiving.

Database:

• RDS (Relational Database Service): RDS supports…