CHAPTER 4

Compute Instances

In this chapter, you will learn how to

•   Describe compute service components

•   Create and manage compute instances

•   Explain advanced compute concepts

All roads in cloud computing lead to the compute instances. These are the actual computers or servers that run system and application software. This is a huge driver for the existence of public clouds. Instead of managing your own equipment, you pay for just the equipment you need while it is managed by a cloud vendor in one or more data centers.

Compute instances are used for desktop and server class machines. Some organizations no longer provide desktop PCs or laptops to employees. Instead, they have opted to provide staff with dumb terminal access via web ...

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