ECS (Elastic Container Service)

Amazon ECS (Elastic Container Service) is a managed platform that helps organizations run, stop, and manage containers—small, portable software units that package applications and their dependencies. Think of containers like lightweight, self-contained boxes that ensure software runs consistently across different environments. ECS organizes these containers on servers, automatically handling distribution, scaling, and fault tolerance. This allows businesses to deploy applications efficiently, improve resource utilization, and focus on development rather than infrastructure management. Overall, ECS simplifies the deployment and management of containerized applications, making it easier to run complex software at scale.