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π Day 1: Exploring AWS Global Infrastructure π
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Hello my lovely readers,
Hope you all are doing great! π Today marks the beginning of our 75-day AWS Solution Architect certification program, and weβre kicking off with a deep dive into the AWS Global Infrastructure. π As we follow the roadmap discussed in my previous blog, letβs explore this fundamental topic with some exciting details.
What is AWS Global Infrastructure? π
AWS (Amazon Web Services) Global Infrastructure refers to the robust physical and network components that support AWSβs cloud services. This infrastructure is designed to ensure high availability, low latency, scalability, and reliability for users worldwide. Hereβs a breakdown of its key elements:
1. Regions π
AWS Regions are separate geographic areas housing AWS data centers. Each Region is isolated from the others to maximize fault tolerance and stability. By deploying applications closer to their end users, Regions help reduce latency and ensure data sovereignty. As of 2024, AWS boasts 33 Regions globally, with this number continually increasing.