Introduction to AWS
Hey there! Welcome to the beginning of our journey into Amazon Web Services (AWS), a big part of the internet where companies can do all sorts of computer stuff. In this first post, we'll talk about what AWS is, why it's important, and why we're excited to learn about it. What is AWS? Think of AWS like a giant toolbox in the internet. Inside this toolbox, there are over 200 different tools that help companies with their computer needs. Whether it's storing information, running programs, or doing fancy math, AWS has tools for just about everything. It's like having a super-powered computer available whenever you need it, without having to buy and maintain all the hardware yourself. AWS started in 2006, and since then, it's grown into one of the biggest and most important parts of the internet. Lots of companies – from tiny startups to huge ones like Netflix and NASA – use AWS because it's reliable, flexible, and affordable. It's like having a team of ex...