AWS Outposts
Run AWS infrastructure and services on premises for a truly consistent hybrid experience.
Overview
AWS Outposts is a service that provides racks of AWS-designed hardware that you can install in your own data center. This allows you to run AWS compute, storage, and database services, such as Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, and Amazon RDS, on-premises, while still connecting to the broader AWS cloud. It's designed for workloads that require low latency access to on-premises systems, local data processing, or data residency.
✨ Key Features
- Fully managed AWS hardware and software
- Run AWS services on-premises (EC2, EBS, S3, RDS, EKS)
- Consistent APIs, tools, and management console
- Low-latency access to on-premises applications and data
- Supports data residency requirements
- Available in 1U/2U server and 42U rack form factors
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Fully managed hardware and software by AWS
- Truly consistent experience with AWS public cloud (same APIs, console)
- Broadest portfolio of supported AWS services on-premises
Unique Value: Achieve a seamless hybrid cloud by running the exact same AWS infrastructure and services in your data center as you do in the cloud.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Real-time patient monitoring in hospitals
- Factory floor automation (MES, SCADA)
- Local data processing for financial trading platforms
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small-scale deployments not requiring a full rack
- Workloads that can tolerate higher latency to the cloud
- Cost-sensitive projects without strict low-latency or data residency needs
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike competitors that may offer software-only solutions or different management planes, Outposts provides a fully integrated, AWS-managed hardware and software stack for maximum consistency.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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