What is our primary use case?
My use case involves wanting to use AWS EBS for storage purposes. For instance, if I want to create additional data, I have an instance with only ten GB, or 20 GB volume. I need more, like 50 GB, to run the current instance. So I went into EBS, added 50 GB of volume, and mounted this EBS to the current running instance, attaching the EBS volume to the running instances. These are my current use cases. is used to copy, save, or secure data.
What is most valuable?
Initially, I mentioned easily copying files and mounting one volume from one drive to another, or splitting the drive. For example, splitting a 30 GB volume into multiple five GB parts. I recommend doing this to others. This feature allows me to easily mount data, services, or drives anywhere in virtual services. Just specific features involve copying data without loss. Adding to this, EBS helps in cost-reduction and is beneficial for freelancers.
What needs improvement?
I want to add a firewall in the free tier, and there is a need for more services to reduce costs, especially if many people use it as freelancers. AWS services could improve by including services in the FreeTier, like Route 53 domains or SSL certificates. When we use certain applications, they incur high charges. If we add services in FreeTier, it could be beneficial. It's based on my company. Regarding EBS, if an instance is terminated, the volume is also deleted, which leads to data loss. This is why I copy files between volumes.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using AWS EBS for the last two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I did not encounter any issues since I am using the free tier.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution is scalable based on the free tier instances. If we use the t2.micro, the volume should be free, however, for t2.medium or t2.large, there are charges. It may scale per hour or as per usage, such as an on-demand option, with charges based on use.
How are customer service and support?
I do not want to ask any questions to technicians as the account is not important to me. However, I am using AWS services with another email. This account is important, and I do not use MFA for security, however, I have a fingerprint setup on my laptop. Currently, there are no questions for technicians.
How would you rate customer service and support?
How was the initial setup?
Sometimes it takes a long time to run or stop instances. I also lost my previous AWS account using MFA. There is no proper guidance for MFA in AWS services or practical application. I lost my previous account due to complications with tokens while connecting my mobile device. AWS could make MFA easier. When using MFA, options include a token and device. If a device is connected to AWS, there isn't a need for codes. However, if the phone is switched off and on again, the previous MFA code changes. This issue persists even with AI models trying to troubleshoot it, which is why I lost my previous AWS account. I am now using a new one.
What other advice do I have?
I think everything is great. The review sticks to the point with nice, direct answers. My overall rating for EBS is nine out of ten.
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
*Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
