Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling Reviews

We are using Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling to horizontally scale.

The solution can be deployed on the cloud, and on-premise, and can be configurated hybrid.

The most valuable feature of Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling is scaling your intra based on the request. Additionally, you are able to map the solution with any load balancer, such as public or private load balancers.

Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling could improve by adding better integration features with the other services. Additionally, if the alarms could be triggered from other services this would be beneficial.

I have been using Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling for approximately 

Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling is an old solution and it is stable.

The support from Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling is good. We use them whenever we have issues. They have a quick reply time.

Positive

The initial setup of Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling is straightforward, it's not very complex. We have to write the scripts and everything can be done with them.

The steps taken for the implementation depend on intra to intra. If it's a very complex intra, it takes time. However, if it's straightforward intra, then it could be very easy and fast.

I rate Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling a ten out of ten.

I use it for running Tomcat applications to restore the RDS, the database for getting the data. It then generates a UI. 

I am using it only for practicing purposes. I am trying to test the auto-scale feature and see how it works when we increase any workload.

It's good performance-wise.

Scalability can be improved. 

I have been using this solution for around two to three months. It is mostly for personal practice purposes when I want to learn or practice anything, like research.

It is stable. 

I try to do auto-scaling. It sometimes works. At other times, I'm not able to generate that load. I am still testing out my application.

I didn't contact technical support. I just go through the documents.

The initial setup was simple. It took me an hour to install. 

Pricing could be a little bit more competitive.

I haven't explored it that much, so it's only basic use. I would recommend this product. 

I would rate Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling an eight out of ten. 

Private Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling is used if your computers are heavily using resources or heavily loaded, this is going to impact your backend environment. Therefore if your computers need more CPUs or additional RAM associated, then you can use Auto Scaling to take care of it. We then do not face any such structural issues with the VMs where we host the control environment and application.

Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling has good integration.

The solution could improve by having more automation. Nowadays there is a vast variety of automation. Additionally, infrastructure monitoring could improve.

I have been using Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling for approximately three years.

The solution is stable.

Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling is scalable. 

We have more than 50 users using this solution in my organization.

The installation is straightforward and it takes approximately 15 minutes to do.

We did the implementation ourselves.

I have not explored the price of the solution extensively, but from what I have seen the price is alright. 

There is an annual subscription needed for the solution.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling an eight out of ten.

The most valuable features are that it is stable, flexible, and reliable.

It is pretty good from a scaling perspective, where if the load on the server is too high, it automatically scales up and the load on the server is balanced. When the load decreases, it automatically downgrades.

The technical support needs to be improved.

From a usage perspective, it runs well, although there may be a use case where it will break that I have not yet come across.

I have been using Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling for several years.

This is a stable solution.

The scalability is very good. I have used it at the enterprise level for hundreds of users. 

With respect to technical support, there is a lot of good documentation available but the problem is that sometimes when there is third-party integration, support becomes very difficult because they think that the problem is not related to Amazon.

For example, I tried to integrate with some IoT products, and they support integration with Amazon. When I had trouble, the IoT vendor told me that it is Amazon who needed to take care of something on their side, yet when I contacted Amazon, they told me to contact the IoT vendor. They should have more partnerships and cooperation with other vendors to improve integration overall.

As a platform, we are expecting a little bit more in terms of support, especially when third-party integrations are concerned.

We did not use another similar product prior to this one.

There is no installation because it is already taken care of with a configuration tool by AWS.

The price of this product could be a little bit lower.

Overall, this is a good product and I haven't face any issues with it. I plan to continue using it in the future, and I can recommend it to others. My primary complaint is about the pricing.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Public Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

In India, I worked as a customer support executive for Flipkart in the electronics department. Whenever an issue arose, such as a problem with the service, I was responsible for troubleshooting and resolving it. We used Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling to handle our peak traffic demands efficiently.

The most valuable features of Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling include its efficient alarm system that notifies us even when we are not at our desks. The snapshot feature is also incredible because it allows us to recover data easily. Auto Scaling is much easier to use than similar products from Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform.

While Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling is continually updated and has improved over time, the dashboard has become more complex and tricky for new users. The interface was easier to navigate in earlier versions, like 2022. Minor improvements to enhance user-friendliness for beginners would be beneficial.

I have worked with Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling for one year.

There were no major issues during the deployment. The process was straightforward and took about five to ten minutes. I followed the steps to launch EC2, choose an Amazon Machine Image (AMI), configure the security group, download the SSH key, and use PuTTY to connect to the server. Then, I installed the necessary software and deployed the applications. Daily use made us familiar and user-friendly with these steps.

I rated the stability of Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling as eight out of ten because there were some issues like lagging when pushing data, which might have been due to server problems or internet connectivity. Stability could be improved to ensure smoother operations.

I rate the scalability of Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling as ten out of ten. It offers the highest level of scalability, making it an excellent choice for users. The pricing is justified for the features it offers, and I find it easy to handle compared to other solutions.

I rate Amazon's customer service and support as nine out of ten. They provided timely responses via email, and if there was a major issue, they got in touch promptly. The customer service for AWS was always reliable with quick resolutions.

Positive

I worked a little with Microsoft Azure, but it was very complicated compared to Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling. The time taken to perform tasks was longer with Azure, while Amazon's services were easy and quick to use. This comparison makes EC2 Auto Scaling my preferred choice.

The initial setup was very straightforward and took about five to ten minutes. EC2 Auto Scaling was deployed with ease, thanks to helpful managers and senior staff, making it easier to resolve any issues quickly.

I worked as a junior engineer, and my seniors handled our implementation projects. My manager was very experienced, having used AWS services since 2007, which contributed to the smooth setup and deployment of Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling.

The pricing of Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling is moderate. It's not too expensive because we only pay for what we use. While there are cheaper options, the services provided are worth the cost. Previously, AWS offered limited free storage, but now it provides significant discounts and storage for longer-term plans.

My colleagues used Microsoft Azure, finding it less compatible and more time-consuming. Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling provided faster and more efficient services.

Overall, I rate Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling as ten out of ten. The alarm system and notification features are extremely beneficial. The snapshot feature ensures data recovery, making it a reliable and easy-to-use solution compared to the competitors. The overall rating for Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling is ten out of ten.

Public Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)