Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)

Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) is a cloud-based storage service that provides persistent, high-performance storage volumes for use with Amazon EC2 virtual servers. Think of it as a flexible external hard drive that stays connected to your virtual server, allowing you to store and access data securely and reliably. EBS volumes can be easily scaled, backed up, and optimized for different workloads, making them ideal for applications that require consistent, low-latency storage, such as databases or enterprise applications. It ensures data persistence even if the virtual server is stopped or restarted, offering durability and flexible performance.