AWS EC2 instance

An EC2 instance represents a virtual server hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS), used to run applications, services, or processes in a scalable and flexible cloud environment. Each instance is provisioned with a specific configuration—such as CPU, memory, storage, and networking capabilities—to meet the needs of the workload it supports. EC2 instances are a core component of cloud infrastructure, enabling users to deploy and manage computing resources without the need for physical hardware. They can be started, stopped, resized, or terminated as needed, offering full control over performance, cost, and security.