We use AWS solutions to host our applications, such as ClearPass and Mac applications, JEMOS, and Microsoft domain controllers. We also host DHCP on AWS.
Installing the instances and performing upgrades is smooth and clean.
The reboot process for AWS instances could be improved. Microsoft Azure does not have this problem, so AWS could consider making their instances more robust. You would not need to reboot your instances frequently to replace the hardware and stuff. They can look for a better approach or mechanism to improve in the future.
The concern is that you need to plan for the outage when you reboot an instance. You need to have a maintenance window where you can properly reboot the instance without affecting your application. When Amazon announces that you need to reboot an instance and are not ready, this becomes a problem.
I have been using AWS Config for three years. We are using the latest version of the solution.
AWS Config’s stability is subjective. Sometimes, it is difficult to tell whether the platform or the hosted application causes a problem. It is very difficult to say the cause of the problem. In some cases, we need to dig deep to find the root cause of the problem. AWS is a stable platform for hosting applications.
The solution is scalable for hosting or user assessing the application hosted and upgrade. It can support up to 40,000 users.
AWS Config has the best support. It is very easy to get support because you can send a request, and they will usually get back to you within 10 minutes. You can also talk to them via chat or schedule a phone call.
The initial setup of AWS Config is easy, but it is strange to familiarize for the first time. It is not tough to follow once you familiarize yourself with the steps and approach.
In terms of the regular setup, it is very fast. Whenever you need a new instance in a particular region, it can be finished within 5 to 10 minutes.
First of all, we need to check whether it is available or not. We can reserve it and schedule when to deploy the instance if it's available. The instance can then be deployed immediately in the specified VPC with the IP addresses, EBS size, memory size, and instance type to check whether you need more CPU. For example, we must ensure the ClearPass image is available in the desired region and version. Overall, the deployment process is straightforward and not very difficult.
The solution charges us per hour. There's no license.
Since I have a networking background, I deployed AWS Config with my teammate. We usually need two people for maintenance because sometimes we need to process.
It depends on the type of application you want to host. For example, Azure might be a better choice Azure might be a better choice if you want to host a Microsoft application because it offers more automation and integration with Microsoft services. AWS is a more open platform for developers who need more flexibility and control. AWS is also a good choice for hosting open-source OS like RedHat. It is also cheaper in terms of cost.
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
