Elastic Block Store (EBS) is a service that provides block-level storage volumes for use with EC2 instances. It allows you to create persistent storage volumes that can be attached to EC2 instances.
AWS Services explained in simple terms for beginners. Today’s focus is on EBS.
Imagine you have a storage locker in your garage where you can keep all your tools, hose, empty trash bags, shoes and kid toys. Your locker provides storage space for your stuffs. AWS EBS is similar.
Just like how you might organize your stuff in different box of your locker, EBS allows you to store different types of data and organize it in a way that makes sense for your applications.
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) is like a digital storage locker for your data in the cloud where you can keep all your important files and documents. It provides storage space for the data used by your applications running on AWS.
Benefits of EBS simplified for you:
Flexibility: you can increase or decrease the size of your storage space as needed, just like adding more shelves or taking some away from your locker.
Reliability and Security: EBS keeps your data safe and accessible whenever your applications need it.
Have you used EBS in your AWS architecture? What are the pros and cons?
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