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CloudEngineer213011 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Engineer at Polycab India Limitedon UpWork
Real User
A well-documented, user-friendly interface with a simple setup for the automatic launching and configuring of servers
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the ability to select a minimum amount of active servers so that a new server automatically launches if one fails."
  • "The only area of improvement is the speed at which servers are launched. When cleaning up to six servers at a time, it can take up to 15 to 20 minutes to launch new servers."

What is our primary use case?

I, currently, have a large customer with more than 30 servers, which we provide APIs to their customers for online gaming. Their customers are divided into three regions, namely, Asia, Europe, and the rest of the world.

If the three default servers required for each region reaches 50% capacity, new servers are automatically launched and the traffic is divided among them.

We follow continuous integration or continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices. When all servers are working correctly, we create new servers, configure them, delete the old servers, and the new servers are immediately deployed.

How has it helped my organization?

Initially, our clients were facing a lot of issues with their servers using another cloud platform. The main issue was that their server slowed down when they had more traffic.

Once we moved them to AWS and created the appropriate architecture, it solved the problem.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the ability to select a minimum amount of active servers so that a new server automatically launches if one fails.

What needs improvement?

The only area of improvement is the speed at which servers are launched. When cleaning up to six servers at a time, it can take up to 15 to 20 minutes to launch new servers.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for more than 2 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable and does not require much maintenance.


What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable and still working perfectly.

How are customer service and support?

The customer service/technical support is quite responsive.

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

I previously used XO Communications, which was very complicated. Whereas AWS Auto Scaling is user-friendly and easy to understand.

Additionally, AWS is a very well-documented solution, which makes it even easier to use.


How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of the solution was straightforward.

For large customers, the deployment of the solution takes around one month to complete on-site. For small customers, the deployment is faster and we have the option to do it telephonically.

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

The pricing is good. I have not had any customers that have complained about the price.

What other advice do I have?

Previously, when I did not know about Auto Scaling, I would manually configure servers and provide it to a customer, but the price was very high. Now, everything is configured automatically. Therefore, I would recommend AWS Auto Scaling.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Manager at InterLAN
Real User
Top 5
Offers you the flexibility to scale up and grow
Pros and Cons
  • "The tool gives you the flexibility to scale up and grow. The solution is also fast to deploy."
  • "The solution is not out-of-the-box and you have to study to use it. It should be more easier to use."

What is most valuable?

The tool gives you the flexibility to scale up and grow. The solution is also fast to deploy. 

What needs improvement?

The solution is not out-of-the-box and you have to study to use it. It should be more easier to use. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the product for one year. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the product's stability a ten out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate AWS Auto Scaling's scalability an eight out of ten. 

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

AWS Auto Scaling's price is high. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the product an eight out of ten. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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RahulGandhi - PeerSpot reviewer
DevOps Engineer at DATAMATO
Real User
Top 20
Has health check integration feature that helps to monitor CPU usage but stability could be improved
Pros and Cons
  • "The tool's most valuable feature is vertical auto-scaling, which is easy to use. However, most companies now prefer horizontal scaling. I set up the health check integration to monitor CPU usage. When it reaches seventy percent, it sends me an email notification."
  • "The tool's stability could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

I used the tool during my internship for a client. 

What is most valuable?

The tool's most valuable feature is vertical auto-scaling, which is easy to use. However, most companies now prefer horizontal scaling. I set up the health check integration to monitor CPU usage. When it reaches seventy percent, it sends me an email notification.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with the product for 6 months. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the tool's stability a seven out of ten. 

How are customer service and support?

AWS Auto Scaling's technical support is good. 

How was the initial setup?

AWS Auto Scaling's deployment is easy. Depending on the size, it usually takes thirty to fifty seconds. In some cases, it can take up to one minute. It also takes one minute to create instances. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate the overall product a seven out of ten. I recommend AWS Auto Scaling because it reduces application downtime. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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