What does EC2 stand for in AWS?

EC2 stands for Elastic Compute Cloud. This service is one of the primary components of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and allows users to rent virtual servers and run applications on the cloud. The term "Elastic" reflects the ability to quickly scale up or down based on demand, providing flexibility in resource management. "Compute" refers to the processing power that EC2 provides for running applications and workloads. EC2 is essential for organizations looking to deploy applications in a scalable and cost-effective manner, enabling them to manage varying workloads and application requirements seamlessly.

Other choices reflect misunderstandings of the terminology associated with AWS services. "Elastic Cloud" does not specify the compute aspect, "Elastic Container Compute" inaccurately suggests a focus on container orchestration, and "Elastic Control Cloud" does not describe any known AWS service. Thus, the correct and comprehensive term that encapsulates the service’s capabilities is Elastic Compute Cloud.