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Unveiling the Potency of AWS Storage: Series (2/4)

Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store) delivers storage volumes at the block level that can be linked to EC2 instances. It is widely employed for databases, file systems, and other applications demanding swift access to data. Noteworthy features of Amazon EBS encompass:

a. Performance: EBS volumes exhibit diverse performance characteristics, providing users the flexibility to select the most suitable storage type for their specific workloads.

b. Snapshots: EBS facilitates snapshots, allowing for point-in-time backups of volumes. Snapshots serve the dual purpose of data recovery and the creation of new EBS volumes.

c. Encryption: EBS volumes can undergo encryption, heightening data security and aligning with compliance requirements.

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