Rethinking Cloud Computing: Challenging the Cost-Effectiveness of AWS

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The text discusses the misconception of cloud computing being cheap, using the example of AWS. It also delves into the feasibility of running a top 1000 website on a single server, the limitations of edge technologies in reducing latency, and the cost comparison between cloud vendors and alternative hosting options. The author argues that for most websites or SaaS, a single server setup with local database and CDN can be more cost-effective and efficient than cloud hosting.

The text challenges the notion of cloud computing being cost-effective, using AWS as an example.
It explores the feasibility of running a top 1000 website on a single server and the limitations of edge technologies in reducing latency.
The author discusses the cost comparison between cloud vendors and alternative hosting options, advocating for a single server setup with local database and CDN for most websites or SaaS.