AWS product family
AWS S3 and EBS storage
Cloud
Object and block storage for primary data, backups and archives.
S3 handles object storage — files, backups, static assets — while EBS provides block storage attached directly to compute instances, with tiered storage classes available for cost-sensitive archival data that doesn't need to be instantly accessible.
This removes the need to buy and provision physical storage capacity in advance — you're paying for what's actually stored and accessed, which is the main appeal for businesses with unpredictable or growing storage needs.
- S3 for object storage — files, backups, static assets
- EBS for block storage attached directly to compute instances
- Tiered storage classes for cost-sensitive archival data
Best for: Businesses needing scalable storage without buying physical capacity.