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In some ways you just can't compare, i.e., Cloud Formation and software defined infrastructure is a completely new way of architecting services, but if you're d
by angry_octet 7y ago
In some ways you just can't compare, i.e., Cloud Formation and software defined infrastructure is a completely new way of architecting services, but if you're doing more than serving web pages, anything data heavy, the storage and egress costs are incredibly high.
Consider the costs of a rack of Supermicro thumpers (90 bays https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/chassis/4U/946/SC946ED-R2KJBOD https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/chassis/4U/946/SC946E...) for long term large online storage vs AWS. Even using Glacier (which is cached tape) is expensive in comparison, especially when read/egress costs are included. Even if you use more enterprisey gear from Dell it is MUCH cheaper to DIY or pay an independent integrator than to use AWS.
AWS itself it doing this for even cheaper than what white box gear sells to retail, because of their huge scale and integration efficiencies. There is a reason AWS makes so much money.