[ Amazon EC2 Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews) [ Amazon EC2 Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews) # Amazon EC2 Features ##### ## Infrastructure Provision (9) Public Cloud Provides public cloud capabilities. Private Cloud Provides private cloud capabilities. Hybrid Cloud Provides hybrid cloud capabilities. Bare Metal Provides bare metal servers. High-Performance Computing (HPC) Provides high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities. Virtual Machines (VMs) Provides virtual machines (VMs). Edge Computing Provides edge computing capabilities. Virtual Networks Provides virtual networking capabilities. Cloud Computing A network of remote servers which allow businesses to store, manage, and process data through the cloud instead of a local server Show More ##### ## Management (4) Pay by Usage Services are offered under a pay-as-you-go or utilization-based purchase model. Usage Tracking Track a business' IaaS usage statistics through dashboards, metrics, and reporting. Performance Tracking Track a business' IaaS performance statistics through dashboards, metrics, and reporting. Activity Tracking Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Show More ##### ## Functionality (1) Resource Auto-Scaling Scales infrastructure resources automatically to meet capacity or computational demands Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace (3) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (50) Version Control Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions Database Support Supports common databases such as MySQL and Oracle Real-Time Monitoring Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Monitoring Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities SSL Security Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access Configurable Workflow Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs Performance Metrics A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. Performance Management Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems Server Monitoring Continuously scan servers on a designated network to monitor health and search for any irregularities or failures Data Security Protect sensitive data for digital privacy Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Authentication Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access Real-Time Analytics Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time Audit Management Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws Single Sign On Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Alerts/Escalation System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request Data Storage Management Manage and store data in a database AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Resource Management Process of planning, scheduling and executing the optimal and effective use of human capital across projects Activity Management Scheduling Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources Load Balancing Process of distributing a set of tasks over a set of resources, with the aim of making their overall processing more efficient Backup and Recovery Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data User Management Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks Role-Based Permissions Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals Secure Login At least a username and password is required to access the system Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Network Monitoring Tracks and makes accessible data on the health of servers and other network components. Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management Set and monitor service level agreements to ensure timely response and resolution Task Scheduling Track and manage the scheduling of tasks Application Management Track, manage and store the applications of potential future members, customers or candidates Resource Allocation & Planning Assign available resources (human and/or non-human) to various projects and tasks Real-Time Notifications Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs Data Migration Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used Configuration Management Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services Log Access Collection, search, and analysis of access logs and audit logs Data Visualization Graphical representation of data Real-Time Data Receive data and information in real time Audit Trail A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Secure Data Storage Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches Data Capture and Transfer Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources Workflow Management Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Performance Monitoring Monitoring and measurement of relevant metrics to assess the performance of IT resources Search/Filter Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Google Compute Engine](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aeae116c52945fdecd7ed16d621cb315/google-compute-engine.png "Google Compute Engine") Google Compute Engine 4.5/5(953) ](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) [ ![DigitalOcean](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6028813119dc32d698afd6e25ff33d5b/digitalocean.svg "DigitalOcean") DigitalOcean 4.6/5(756) ](https://www.g2.com/products/digitalocean/reviews) [ ![Akamai Cloud Computing](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/88a10113936d5d26cc5455decf5a8817/akamai-cloud-computing.svg "Akamai Cloud Computing") Akamai Cloud Computing 4.6/5(406) ](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-cloud-computing/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/competitors/alternatives) Amazon EC2 Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_b963bb0bb0559159623174123b648e7f/ibm-cloud-virtual-servers.png "Product Avatar Image") IBM Cloud Virtual Servers 3.8/5(55) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/amazon-ec2-vs-ibm-cloud-virtual-servers) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_aeae116c52945fdecd7ed16d621cb315/google-compute-engine.png "Product Avatar Image") Google Compute Engine 4.5/5(953) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/amazon-ec2-vs-google-compute-engine) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_387c3dfdb21c2883f61e09e50a9e2ddf/vultr.png "Product Avatar Image") Vultr 4.3/5(288) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/amazon-ec2-vs-vultr) ## Consulting Services for Amazon EC2 [ ![OpenXcell](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c9ccf0cd4c8170e6094e88b62c229c77/openxcell.svg "OpenXcell") OpenXcell 4.8/5(19) ](https://www.g2.com/products/openxcell/reviews) [ ![iOLAP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1505910465/iolap.svg "iOLAP") iOLAP 4.7/5(18) ](https://www.g2.com/products/iolap/reviews) [ ![OCS Solutions](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_1ddc560c8e404d693b8c73ce472ea14f/ocs-solutions.png "OCS Solutions") OCS Solutions ](https://www.g2.com/products/ocs-solutions/reviews) [See all Amazon EC2 Providers](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/implementation) ##### Categories on G2 [AWS Marketplace](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace)[Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/infrastructure-as-a-service-iaas) ##### Explore More [Best tools for integrating client portals into websites](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-best-tools-for-integrating-client-portals-on-websites)[Most reliable MFT software for enterprise](https://www.g2.com/discussions/most-reliable-mft-software-for-enterprise)[Best demand side platforms](https://www.g2.com/discussions/best-demand-side-platforms-dsp-what-s-your-top-pick-for-2025) [What are the top employee engagement solutions?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-top-employee-engagement-solutions)[Best voice transcription software for business meetings](https://www.g2.com/discussions/best-voice-transcription-software-for-business-meetings)[Pros and Cons Details](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)