AWS Global Infrastructure
AWS Global Infrastructure
The AWS Global Infrastructure is designed to provide a secure, scalable, and resilient foundation for running cloud applications worldwide. It consists of a vast network of Regions, Availability Zones, and additional services like AWS Outposts to deliver low-latency, high-availability, and global reach.
AWS Regions
Definition: Geographically distinct areas where AWS operates data centers.
Purpose: Regions allow users to deploy applications closer to their customers, meeting regulatory and performance requirements.
Details: Each Region consists of multiple Availability Zones and is isolated from other Regions to ensure fault tolerance.
AWS Availability Zones (AZs)
Definition: Independent data centers within a Region, each with its own power, cooling, and networking.
Purpose: AZs enable high availability by allowing you to distribute applications across multiple zones.
Details: AZs are interconnected with low-latency, high-throughput networking, enabling synchronous replication for fault tolerance.
AWS Outposts
Definition: A fully managed service that extends AWS infrastructure, services, and tools to on-premises environments.
Purpose: Allows organizations to run AWS services locally while maintaining seamless integration with the AWS cloud.
Details: Ideal for workloads requiring low-latency access to on-premises systems or compliance with data residency requirements.
Choosing a Region
There are several factors we should consider when choosing a deployment region in AWS , Here are the industry recognized factors:
Compliance Requirements
Proxmity to the customer base
AWS Feature Avaiability
Pricing based on regions
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