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Senior Information Security Analyst at a recruiting/HR firm with 201-500 employees
Real User
A user-friendly cloud computing solution
Pros and Cons
  • "I think Amazon AWS is easy to use, and it's a good service. I also like Amazon EKS because it's good."
  • "Like anything, Amazon AWS has room for improvement, but it's not bad."

What is our primary use case?

We use Amazon AWS for our development and testing solutions.

What is most valuable?

I think Amazon AWS is easy to use, and it's a good service. I also like Amazon EKS because it's good.

What needs improvement?

Like anything, Amazon AWS has room for improvement, but it's not bad.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Amazon AWS for about three or four years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Amazon AWS is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Amazon AWS is a scalable solution. It was one of the important topics of discussion in our evaluation.

How are customer service and support?

Their technical support is good, very friendly, and provides us with a solution.

How was the initial setup?

I think the initial setup is easy, but you have to invest some time and learn how to do it before setting it up for the first time. It's pretty easy for a new user to set up.

What other advice do I have?

I would tell potential users to create a plan. It's very important to have a plan, especially if it's your first time. This is because different solutions and levels are charged separately with separate bills.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Amazon AWS a nine.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Microsoft 365 Technical Solution Architect at a marketing services firm with self employed
Real User
Stable and easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features are how stable and easy to use Amazon AWS is."
  • "Amazon AWS could be improved by lowering the general storage price."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case of Amazon AWS is doing my Mac backup. 

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features are how stable and easy to use Amazon AWS is. 

What needs improvement?

Amazon AWS could be improved by lowering the general storage price. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Amazon AWS for a couple of years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is stable. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I didn't previously use a different solution. 

How was the initial setup?

This solution is easy to install. It's quite straightforward since it's cloud-based. It took half an hour at most. 

What about the implementation team?

I implemented this solution myself. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I pay for a yearly license to use this product. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate this solution a 10 out of 10. I would recommend it to others who are considering implementation. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Architecture and Solutions Specialist at a marketing services firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Amazon AWS is fantastic.
Pros and Cons
  • "Amazon for DevOps is fantastic. Amazon has fast clouds, and the process and the Dev is very good."
  • "Amazon tools are for more mature DevOps. The process and the Dev is very good, but it doesn't compare to the ease of using the Google Cloud Platform."

What is most valuable?

Amazon for DevOps is fantastic. Amazon has fast clouds, and the process and the Dev is very good. 

What needs improvement?

Amazon tools are for more mature DevOps. The process and the Dev is very good, but it doesn't compare to the ease of using the Google Cloud Platform. Google Cloud Platform is easier for the developer since it has many automation features. You can use the many tools to automate your info or create machines. Personally, I like using both.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using AWS for two years.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

AWS pricing is higher than other services.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate AWS a ten out of ten.

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Senior Information Technology Manager at a mining and metals company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Installation simple, good performance, and easy to manage
Pros and Cons
  • "Amazon AWS has good performance and easy management."
  • "I have been using Amazon AWS for approximately one year."

What is our primary use case?

We use Amazon AWS for the services they provide.

What is most valuable?

Amazon AWS has good performance and easy management.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Amazon AWS for approximately one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability could improve.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have two technicians using this solution in my organization.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy.

What about the implementation team?

I did the installation myself.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Amazon AWS a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Deputy Manager at S2 Consulting Services
Real User
Stable, easy installation, and accessible from anywhere
Pros and Cons
  • "The most useful feature of Amazon AWS is it can be accessed from anywhere."
  • "Amazon AWS could improve on security."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Amazon AWS for security and for backups.

What is most valuable?

The most useful feature of Amazon AWS is it can be accessed from anywhere.

What needs improvement?

Amazon AWS could improve on security.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Amazon AWS for approximately six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Amazon AWS is reliable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have not tried to expand Amazon AWS at this time.

How was the initial setup?

The installation was not complex. However, it could improve.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We pay for Amazon AWS annually.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Amazon AWS an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Assistant Professor at a university with 51-200 employees
Real User
User friendly, scalable, and simple installation
Pros and Cons
  • "Amazon AWS is very user-friendly."

    What is our primary use case?

    I do research and I am using Amazon AWS for storage in the cloud.

    What is most valuable?

    Amazon AWS is very user-friendly.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Amazon AWS for approximately one year.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Amazon AWS is stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I have found Amazon AWS to be scalable.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I have used Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS together.

    How was the initial setup?

    The implementation is straightforward.

    What about the implementation team?

    I did the implementation of the solution myself.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The license for Amazon AWS is expensive. I am currently using the free version.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this solution to others.

    I rate Amazon AWS an eight out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud
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    Director at a media company with 11-50 employees
    Real User
    Easy to install
    Pros and Cons
    • "The installation is quite straightforward."
    • "We like everything about the solution except for the general price."

    What is our primary use case?

    As the solution is cloud-based, we always use the latest version. 

    We use the solution for our web platform business needs. 

    What needs improvement?

    We like everything about the solution except for the general price. Most of Amazon's products are quite expensive. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have been using Amazon AWS for five years. 

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation is quite straightforward.

    What about the implementation team?

    We only need a single administrator for the implementation. 

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    We are not happy with the general price and find most of Amazon's products to be quite expensive. 

    What other advice do I have?

    There are 50 users making use of the solution in our organization. 

    I would recommend the solution to others. 

    I rate Amazon AWS as an eight out of ten. 

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud

    If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

    Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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    CTO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
    Real User
    Scalable with an easy setup and good technical support

    What is our primary use case?

    The solution is basically infrastructure to service the cloud.

    It can be used for everything. It can be for anything. It's an intelligently designed system that can run any workload, on any data for backup, for production, for anything you imagine.

    What is most valuable?

    The solution is very easy to install. In a few clicks, you get what you need.

    The solution is stable.

    The scalability is very good.

    Technical support is helpful and responsive.

    The initial setup is easy.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution would be better if it was more secure. That's an aspect they need to work on.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I've been dealing with the solution for five years. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The stability and reliability are great. The performance is good. It doesn't crash or freeze and there are no bugs or glitches. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The scalability is good. A company can expand it as needed. It's not a problem.

    We have about 100 people on the solution currently. 

    How are customer service and technical support?

    We've used technical support in the past, and they are fine. We've been satisfied with the level of service provided to us.

    How was the initial setup?

    As a cloud-based solution, there isn't really an installation required. Everything sits in the cloud. You don't need to download or install anything. The setup might take a few months.

    What about the implementation team?

    I handled the initial setup myself. I did not need any help from integrators or consultants. 

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    While you may have to pay for some of the product kits, it's a monthly fee for everything.

    What other advice do I have?

    As a cloud-based solution, we're always using the latest version. 

    I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. I'm pretty happy with the stuff you can do with it, however, I would like it to be more secure. 

    I would recommend the solution to other users and organizations.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud

    If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

    Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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