44. AWS server deployment case studies
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud services platform that offers a wide range of products such as servers, storage, databases, analytics, networks, mobile devices, development tools, management tools, IoT , security, and enterprise applications. AWS allows businesses to scale and grow by offering cloud server options, cloud storage, content delivery, and other functionality.
Case Study 1: Netflix
Netflix is a well-known example of a company using AWS to support its operations. In 2008, Netflix began migrating its IT infrastructure to AWS to focus more on its core business. AWS has enabled Netflix to build a global infrastructure in just a few years that would have been almost impossible with a physical infrastructure.
Netflix uses AWS for nearly all of its computing and storage needs, including data analysis, movie and show recommendations, video transcoding, and more. Netflix also uses AWS to power its content delivery system, which is responsible for streaming movies and series to its millions of subscribers worldwide.
Case Study 2: Airbnb
Another example of a company using AWS to support its operations is Airbnb. Airbnb started using AWS in 2009 and now uses the platform to support virtually all of its computing and storage needs.
Airbnb uses AWS to host its website and mobile apps, store user data and photos, analyze data to improve the user experience, and provide a secure and reliable platform for its hosts and guests. By using AWS, Airbnb can quickly scale to meet demand, while keeping costs low and reliability high.
Case Study 3: Unilever
Unilever is a multinational consumer goods company that uses AWS to support its global operations. Unilever uses AWS to host its business applications, store customer data and provide real-time analytics.
By using AWS, Unilever has been able to reduce its IT costs, increase operational efficiency and improve the customer experience. Unilever also uses AWS to innovate and develop new products and services faster.
Case Study 4: GE
GE is one of the largest companies in the world and uses AWS to support a variety of its operations. GE uses AWS to host applications, store data, analyze data, and provide a secure and reliable platform for its employees and customers.
Using AWS, GE was able to reduce its IT costs, increase operational efficiency, and improve the customer experience. GE also uses AWS to innovate and develop new products and services faster.
These case studies show that AWS can be used to support a variety of business operations, from hosting websites and mobile applications to data storage and analytics. AWS provides a secure, reliable, and scalable platform that can help businesses grow and innovate.
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