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RICARDO FILIPO - PeerSpot reviewer
Wordpress Expert at Codeable
Real User
A reliable solution that is quick and easy to set up
Pros and Cons
  • "It's quick and easy to have the solution working."
  • "The solution needs to be more usable."

What is our primary use case?

I use servers to make web services, mainly to complement the WordPress solution.

How has it helped my organization?

EC2 and anything else on the AWS container is reliable. I can trust it.

What is most valuable?

It's quick and easy to have the solution working.

What needs improvement?

The solution needs to be more usable. It has a node interface, and it would be better if it could be renewed. It's the same thing with WordPress, Google, and any other company doing the same thing. It would be very good if Amazon went to the front by winning that war of usability.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I've used Amazon EC2 Container Service for 20 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is much more stable than IBM. I rate the solution's stability a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Amazon Container Service is all about scalability. You should use AWS instead of something else.

How was the initial setup?

It was straightforward to deploy the solution.

What was our ROI?

The ROI depends on the business. Big companies see an ROI with it, and small companies don't.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is pricey. There are three things a solution can be or have: it can be quick, cheap, or have quality. We can't have three at the same time. If you have money and time, you have quality, which is the case with Amazon. Amazon is pricey, but we can do things quickly, and there's quality.

However, you can have the free tier with Amazon, where it will work for small companies, but only for a short time. If you only want a small VPS, use Google, which will be free forever.

What other advice do I have?

If choosing the solution, contact an expert. I rate Amazon EC2 Container Service a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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MriduBoruah - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Director at Baxter International Inc.
Real User
Provides an efficient platform to host websites, but its initial setup process could be easier
Pros and Cons
  • "ECS is a useful platform."
  • "The orchestration of the workloads running in ECS needs improvement."

What is our primary use case?

We have hosted 50 websites using Amazon Elastic Container Service. The websites are used by our end customers and internal employees as well.

What is most valuable?

ECS is a useful platform.

What needs improvement?

The orchestration of the workloads running in ECS needs improvement. Additionally, they should automate the auto-scaling features for containers.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Amazon Elastic Container Service since 2019.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the product’s stability a seven out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the product’s scalability an eight out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

In the beginning, when it was a new service, there was not a lot of documentation and online support available. So, we regularly contacted the product’s technical support and development team.

How was the initial setup?

ECS’s initial setup process is complex as we have to follow many manual steps. I rate the process a seven out of ten. It takes a few minutes to a few hours to complete.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The platform is inexpensive.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Amazon Elastic Container Service a seven out of ten. I advise others to use AWS EKS than ECS.

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Alfred Coleman - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Director at Tech-Centrum
Real User
An easy-to-use tool with an easy setup phase that is favorable for beginners
Pros and Cons
  • "The product's initial setup was very straightforward and not complex."
  • "The solution's stability is an area of concern where improvements are required."

What is our primary use case?

My company uses Amazon EC2 Container Service as a backup.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is very easy to set up. The solution is not that hard to get around for beginners. The solution's setup phase is good, even though you may not have so much knowledge of the platform.

What needs improvement?

The solution's stability is an area of concern where improvements are required.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Amazon EC2 Container Service for three years. I don't remember the version of the solution.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a seven or eight out of ten.

End users are unpredictable, so I think there will be issues in terms of limitations and network issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of the product is fine. I don't use the product's scalability since it is not that high.

I don't intentionally plan to increase the use of Amazon EC2 Container Service.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have experience with OCloud.

How was the initial setup?

The product's initial setup was very straightforward and not complex.

The solution can be deployed in less than an hour.

The deployment process of Amazon EC2 Container Service depends on why its users want to deploy the product in their environments. Make sure you have your infrastructure and IP setup in place. Once you have all the IPs and your infrastructure setup in place, you will be able to deploy Amazon EC2 Container Service within a few days. EC2 platform provides a very simple interface where you should use the IPs in your router in your virtual machine setup, and then the backup part of the solution should be good to use.

I myself manage the deployment and maintenance processes of Amazon EC2 Container Service.

What about the implementation team?

I take care of the solution's deployment phase by myself

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

There is no need to pay anything towards the licensing costs of Amazon EC2 Container Service.

What other advice do I have?

I feel that others should try Amazon EC2 Container Service, but it all depends on what others want to deploy from the platform offered by Amazon. Cost-wise, Amazon EC2 Container Service is an okay product. It is better to look at comparisons before proceeding to move to a vendor for a product.

I rate the overall tool a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Bertin Fonge - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Analyst and Developer at Bridge Labs
Real User
Top 10Leaderboard
Makes it easy to set up and manage resources for applications
Pros and Cons
  • "Overall, it is a user-friendly and efficient tool for managing containers."
  • "While it is generally stable, there have been some issues, especially when working on client projects where troubleshooting was needed."

What is our primary use case?

I use Amazon ECS to easily set up and manage resources for my applications, similar to Kubernetes but simpler. I work with ECS through the command line, and I installed a tool called QCTL to make it even more user-friendly. With ECS, I can write code to describe my applications, and then I can quickly deploy them. It is a very efficient way to handle containerized applications, whether it is a simple website or a complex system.

What is most valuable?

The best thing about Amazon Elastic Container Service is its availability and reliability.

What needs improvement?

There don't seem to be any improvements needed for ECS at the moment. I will consider them once I get my projects running smoothly and understand the costs better.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Amazon Elastic Container Service for six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the stability of ECS as an eight out of ten. While it is generally stable, there have been some issues, especially when working on client projects where troubleshooting was needed. Stability can be affected if someone doesn't have Terraform installed, as it is crucial for provisioning. It is essential to have good knowledge of what you are doing when using ECS. Overall, it is a good service, but some factors like Terraform's expertise can impact stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the scalability of ECS as a nine out of ten. While I haven't explored all its features extensively, based on what I have used so far, it is highly scalable and capable of handling increased workloads effectively. In our organization, quite a few users use ECS for various tasks, similar to how many users access certain files or resources. However, this information isn't available to everyone in the company, and it is restricted to specific departments or teams. Our company has a substantial client base that relies on ECS for their needs.

How are customer service and support?

I have not had any need to contact technical support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?


How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of ECS is generally straightforward, but it is essential to have some command-line experience to avoid potential mistakes. The deployment time for ECS varies depending on your internet speed, but it typically takes a maximum of five minutes. It works well with Terraform and Kubernetes, allowing you to create resources efficiently. Overall, it is a user-friendly and efficient tool for managing containers.

What other advice do I have?

My advice to new users would be to have a good understanding of how ECS works, especially in the command line. While the web interface is helpful, knowing how to work with the command line is crucial, especially when dealing with provisioning and managing resources on virtual machines. The more you learn about the command line, the better you will be at efficiently working with ECS and providing effective solutions. Knowledge in this area is highly valuable. Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Bharadhwaj Bathini - PeerSpot reviewer
System Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
A security solution for hosting applications and other environments with 24/7 availability
Pros and Cons
  • "The cloud services are readily available."
  • "Amazon EC2 Container Service's security can be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use Amazon EC2 Container Service to host a variety of applications for our clients. We use ECS to test machines, production machines, and other environments.

What is most valuable?

The security is good with 24/7 availability along with location. The cloud services are readily available. For example, if all three or four servers hosted in the cloud fail at once, the service will be transferred to other machines. This is one of the things that makes me most likely to use this cloud service.

What needs improvement?

Amazon EC2 Container Service's security can be improved. For example, ECS should be integrated with multiple teams and cloud providers to make it more accessible and secure. Additionally, AWS should provide more security policies for ECS resources to prevent unauthorized access. Support could also be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Amazon EC2 Container Service for more than two years. We are using the latest version of the solution.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable. The security line has been deployed. I have never experienced any instability. I rate the solution’s stability an eight out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

Some people are good and are helping us.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easy. Generally, everything is written in clear and understandable language. If you know English, you can clearly understand all of these things. You can also change the language, so it's not too complex.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is expensive, but not too much.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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ShahRushabh - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at Infinite Computer Solutions
MSP
Has good scalability, but there could be more custom features
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution's technical support is good."
  • "The solution could provide more reliability."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution as a docker service to run the containers.

How has it helped my organization?

We use ECS whenever there are multiple programs to run. We can containerize the programs without worrying about the versions of the applications.

What is most valuable?

The solution's most valuable feature is its ability to run the containers directly on the cloud.

What needs improvement?

The solution could provide more reliability. There could be an option for the customers to manage the services. Also, there need to be more custom features that would allow customers to access the ECS containers and deploy them.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using the solution for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the solution's stability a six out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. I rate its scalability an eight out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

The solution's technical support is good.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The solution's initial setup process is straightforward.

What was our ROI?

Even if the solution is costly, you will definitely see ROI if you have many applications.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution's cost could be reduced.

What other advice do I have?

The solution has multiple versions. You can choose a version compatible with your system. I rate it a seven out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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João Contart Neto - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Partner, Senior Consultant and Software Expert. at CTGI
Consultant
Reliable backup solution with valuable features
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature, after using Amazon EC2 Container Service for two years, is to set the availability and also for network throughput."
  • "There is room for improvement in the pricing of Amazon EC2 Container Service."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case for this tool is mainly for backup from operational data.

How has it helped my organization?

It has helped the company provide a stable and reliable environment.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature, after using Amazon EC2 Container Service for two years, is to set the availability and also for network throughput.

What needs improvement?

There is room for improvement in the pricing of Amazon EC2 Container Service. Also, mainly on the network issues to access the container.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Amazon EC2 Container Service in a specific project here for two years. However, we don't use the latest version. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Amazon EC2 Container Service is stable. I would rate the stability ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution has some limitations. Mainly the network issues with accessing the container. Hence, I would rate the scalability of Amazon EC2 Container Service a seven out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

The customer service and support team is good. We can find all the information on the online portal.

How was the initial setup?

Amazon EC2 Container Service is very good and easy to use. It also integrates with Okta Solutions.

What was our ROI?

It was really important to our project to have a stable environment on the cloud that would be reliable. It was important. It is not easy to give a number to this, but for sure, it has value.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We emphasize that utilizing any cloud solution with payments in dollars is a huge amount for our liaison here.

What other advice do I have?

For someone who wants to use Amazon EC2 Container Service, I would say it is a very good solution. Especially for people who have to plan a lot in advance to define exactly what they need and to plan the capacity and also the way they will use the institute and also order possible solutions connected to them so they can plan for their costs.

Overall, I would rate Amazon EC2 Container Service solution as an eight out of ten

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Theodoros Konstantinidis - PeerSpot reviewer
DevOps Engineer at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 10
A flexible solution with high availability for Kubernetes and website hosting
Pros and Cons
  • "Amazon EC2 Container Service is a flexible product from Amazon. You can put it in the Auto Scaling group for high availability. There are also a lot of choices for pricing."
  • "The product can become expensive if you don't choose what you want."

What is our primary use case?

We use Amazon EC2 Container Service for Kubernetes and hosting sites. 

How has it helped my organization?

Amazon EC2 Container Service is a flexible product from Amazon. You can put it in the Auto Scaling group for high availability. There are also a lot of choices for pricing. 

What needs improvement?

The product can become expensive if you don't choose what you want. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the product for two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate Amazon EC2 Container Service's stability a nine out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the tool's scalability a nine out of ten. 

How was the initial setup?

Amazon EC2 Container Service's deployment is easy and takes three minutes to complete. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Amazon EC2 Container Service an eight out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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