DynamoDB What it is * https://aws.amazon.com/dynamodb/ * fast, flexible, fully managed NoSQL database * fast - consistent, single-digit millisecond latency * flexible data model - supports both document (JSON, HTML, and XML) and key-value data models * can be configured to auto-scale * stored on SSD storage * spread across 3 geographically distinct

Serverless Computing What it is * https://aws.amazon.com/serverless/ * allows you to run application code on the cloud without needing to manage a server * AWS handles managing the infrastructure * capacity provisioning * patching * auto scaling * high availability * Advantages * speed to market - no server management overhead * automatic scaling

S3 - Simple Storage Service What it is * https://aws.amazon.com/s3/ * scaleable, low cost, object storage * cannot run an operating system or database * manages data as objects instead of files or blocks * you can upload any file type * "unlimited" storage in volume and objects count * 5TB

EC2 - Elastic Compute Cloud What it is * https://aws.amazon.com/ec2/ * a secure, resizable compute capacity in the hosted on AWS * instances are similar to a VM, some differences https://www.alibabacloud.com/topic-center/a/fcsoqejo9rg1-whats-the-difference-between-vms-and-ec2-instances-alibaba-cloud * hosted on AWS, not your own datacenter * can scale capacity on demand

IAM - Identity and Access Management What it does? * manage users and their level of access to the AWS console and services * centralized control over your AWS account * shared access to your AWS account * granular permissions for different users within your organization * identity federation (being able to log in using