Lightsail

  • Simplified cloud platform designed for developers and small businesses.

  • Provides easy-to-use virtual private servers (instances) with predictable pricing.

  • Includes pre-configured operating systems and application stacks like WordPress, LAMP, and Node.js.

  • Bundles compute, storage, networking, and DNS management in one package.

  • Offers fixed monthly pricing with straightforward billing.

  • Supports SSD-based block storage with options to attach additional storage.

  • Provides managed databases, load balancers, and container services.

  • Enables quick deployment of applications and websites with minimal configuration.

  • Integrates with Amazon Route 53 for DNS management.

  • Supports automatic snapshots for data backup and recovery.

  • Allows easy scaling by upgrading instance plans or adding resources.

  • Provides built-in monitoring and alerting capabilities.

  • Supports secure SSH and RDP access to instances.

  • Suitable for small workloads, development environments, and prototypes.

  • Offers integration with other AWS services for extended capabilities when needed.

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