Choosing The Right Storage For Your EC2 Instance
EC2 storage options: EBS for persistent data, EFS for shared file systems & Instance Store for temporary high-performance storage. Choose wisely based on use case.
As you work with EC2 instances, one of the most crucial aspects is understanding the different storage options available. Storage is essential for your applications to store data, configurations, and other necessary files, and choosing the right one can significantly impact performance, availability, and cost efficiency. In this article, we’ll explore the three primary storage options available for EC2 instances: Elastic Block Store (EBS) Elastic File System (EFS) Instance Store We will dive into the differences, use cases, and best practices for each of these storage options. 1. El...