A simple out of the box solution for running container workloads.
AWS ECS (Elastic Container Service) is a fully managed container orchestration service that simplifies the deployment, management, and scaling of Docker containers on AWS and on premise, facilitating efficient containerised application deployment.
What you should know
Amazon ECS
ECS allows users to easily run and scale Docker containers without the need to manage the underlying infrastructure.
It provides a flexible and scalable platform for deploying microservices and containerised applications, supporting integrations with other AWS services.
ECS supports both Fargate, a serverless compute engine for containers, and EC2 launch types, offering a range of deployment options to meet diverse application needs, while ensuring efficient resource utilization and simplified container management.
Benefits
ECS simplifies the entire container management lifecycle, from provisioning resources to orchestrating deployments, allowing developers to focus on building and scaling applications without managing the underlying infrastructure.
ECS supports both EC2 launch types, enabling granular control over container instances, and Fargate, providing a serverless option for containerised workloads without the need for server management.
ECS ensures high availability and fault tolerance by distributing containers across multiple Availability Zones, enhancing the reliability of applications. The service also scales dynamically to adapt to changing workloads, optimising resource utilisation.
Integration
ECS seamlessly integrates with other AWS services, facilitating easy hosting with services like AWS Fargate and AWS EC2.
Built in monitoring using AWS CloudWatch and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) for authentication and authorisation provides a production ready solution out of the box.
Docker images can be hosted in AWS Elastic Container Registry with built in authentication for secure and rapid deployments.
Use cases
AWS ECS (Elastic Container Service) caters to diverse use cases by providing a scalable and efficient platform for deploying and managing containerised applications. It is instrumental for organisations embracing microservices architectures, enabling seamless deployment, scaling, and orchestration of containerised workloads.
ECS is ideal for applications with varying resource requirements such as compute intensive batch processing, thanks to its support for both scaling EC2 instances and Fargate serverless compute.
