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What do you like best about AWS Step Functions?

I have used AWS Step functions in conjuction with AWS lambda or serverless projects. I have used them in two use cases:

1. They make running complex serverless projects that have to run either sequentially or in parallel really easy

2. You can also use step functions to optimize a serverless code in terms of the RAM required or run time etc

In addition to the above, it is really a cheap service and although I am not using it right now but have used it extensively in my previous projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Step Functions?

The only downside I have faced is debugging the service. For example, if you are running 5 lambda functions and one of them has an error, the output will just be "Unknown" which doesn't help much. You'd have to run the functions individually to check for error. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering AWS Step Functions:

There are some tutorials available that can be used to evaluate use cases for lambda functions and they can be really useful at first. In addition, there are AWS tutorials as well that can be used to learn more. That is how I started to learn about it since it's really new service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Step Functions solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have used Step functions as I mentioned above - to optimize the lambda parameters to save cost since run time affects cost. In addition to that, I have ran a complex process of lambda functions dependent/independent of each other Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What is AWS Step Functions?

AWS Step Functions makes it easy to coordinate the components of distributed applications and microservices using visual workflows. Building applications from individual components that each perform a discrete function lets you scale and change applications quickly.

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AWS Step Functions makes it easy to coordinate the components of distributed applications and microservices using visual workflows. Building applications from individual components that each perform a discrete function lets you scale and change applications quickly.


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Debarshi M.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
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I liked how AWS Step Functions have a detailed execution flow for each of my other AWS resources., also I liked the feature of how without the hel...
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"Orchestrating tool: Step Function"
It is easy to create an ETL flow in this service. It provides a feature to create workflow visually; in the back-end, it makes the whole JSON accor...
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The way we can utilize the state machines to reduce the load on lambda functions. By creating a proper flow between state machines we can handle mu...
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What do you like best about AWS Cloud Storage?

AWS Cloud Storage, specifically Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service), offers virtually unlimited storage capacity. It allows you to scale your storage resources up or down based on your needs without worrying about hardware limitations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Cloud Storage?

Using AWS Cloud Storage may create a level of dependency on the AWS ecosystem. Migrating data and applications from AWS to another cloud provider or on-premises infrastructure can be challenging due to proprietary APIs, services, and architecture differences. This can result in a certain level of vendor lock-in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Cloud Storage solving and how is that benefiting you?

AWS Cloud Storage, such as Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service), provides a range of benefits and solves several problems for individuals and businesses. Here are some of the key problems that AWS Cloud Storage helps address and the corresponding benefits:

1)Scalability 2)Durability 3)Accessibility and Global Availability 4)Security and Compliance Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about AWS Cloud Storage?

AWS cloud storage is easy to use and implement. It is very user friendly and has all the features which are present and futuristic.

In case of queries and issues, customer support is on point and prompt. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Cloud Storage?

Nothing off the top of my head, seems like a near to perfect service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Cloud Storage solving and how is that benefiting you?

1. providing a cheap solution for data storage problems.

2. fast access to data.

3. high capacity storage.

4. Fast read-write ops. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about AWS Step Functions?

I liked how AWS Step Functions have a detailed execution flow for each of my other AWS resources., also I liked the feature of how without the help of lambda I can quickly call Dynamodb and do the operation, this helps in reducing resources and saving some bucks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Step Functions?

So far not but earlier sometimes put a little more effort into writing step definitions thanks to WorkFlow Studio, the features to drag and drop AWS resources are pretty easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Step Functions solving and how is that benefiting you?

It's given me a detailed execution flow, and this making able to handle errors quite easily. Also, it gives orchestration features for my lambda functions, we all know lambda can execute 15mins max, I use step functions and with the help of Parallel and Map state flow, I can run a bunch of lambda for my use case. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Products used within AWS Cloud Storage: Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), AWS Step Functions
What do you like best about AWS Cloud Storage?

Security: To safeguard stored data, AWS provides vital security measures. It offers access controls, identity and access management, at-rest and in-transit encryption, and auditing capabilities. These security elements support regulatory compliance and the protection of sensitive data.

AWS cloud storage is very scalable, enabling users to quickly increase or decrease their storage capacity in response to demand. This scalability option is handy for enterprises with varying storage needs or expanding swiftly.

Integration with AWS Ecosystem: EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, Athena, Redshift, and other AWS services, including databases, compute instances and analytics tools, seamlessly integrate with AWS cloud storage. This interface facilitates effective data processing, streamlines data workflows, and helps developers create complete cloud-based applications.

Data Management and Analytics: For the management, analysis, and processing of data, AWS offers a wide range of tools and services. Users can effectively manage their data, run analytics, and get valuable insights from their stored data with the help of services like Amazon S3, Glacier, AWS Data Pipeline, and more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Cloud Storage?

The intricacy of AWS Cloud Storage is a problem for customers, particularly those new to cloud computing or unfamiliar with AWS services. Correctly setting up and customising storage choices can be challenging, and sifting through the comprehensive documentation might take some time.

Pricing & Cost Structure: Although AWS Cloud Storage offers a variety of storage classes and pricing options, it cannot be easy to predict and successfully control expenses. Users must carefully plan their storage strategy because there are several variables to consider, such as data transfer, request rates, and retrieval fees, to prevent unforeseen costs.

Limited Control over Infrastructure:

With AWS Cloud Storage, users rely on AWS's infrastructure and management systems. This lack of control over the underlying hardware and infrastructure can be a disadvantage for organisations with specific compliance requirements, security concerns or those who prefer to have granular control over their storage environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Cloud Storage solving and how is that benefiting you?

Real-time communication and notification: Thanks to AWS SNS, businesses can overcome the issue of real-time communication and information. It offers a customisable and scalable messaging solution that lets companies instantaneously communicate with customers, clients, or other groups via various channels, including email, SMS, push notifications for mobile devices, and more. This makes it easier for organisations to communicate with their stakeholders—customers, staff members, or employees—about important events, updates, alerts, or emergencies in real-time.

Monitoring and analytics: AWS SNS and Step Functions offer monitoring and logging features, enabling businesses to learn more about how workflows are carried out and how messages flow. Companies may measure performance, monitor message delivery, trigger alarms, and gather information with AWS CloudWatch to improve operational visibility. This aids businesses in system optimisation, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making to increase the efficacy and efficiency of their operations.

Fault Tolerance and Resilience: Businesses may overcome the difficulty of fault tolerance and resilience in their applications with the support of AWS technologies like SNS and Step Functions. SNS offers replication and redundancy across several availability zones, ensuring high availability and failure prevention. Businesses can create workflows with built-in error handling and automatic retries using step functions, guaranteeing that processes can recover from errors and continue running without human interaction. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about AWS Cloud Storage?

Easy to access the confuguratins and dashboard for the aws storage , very easy way to store our database and its components.

The user interface is really simple to train our employees. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Cloud Storage?

The storage options are good but I am not a big fan of the aws bilding system as I am bit disapointed in the prise segment as we are a small organization the funds are always the issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Cloud Storage solving and how is that benefiting you?

Employees database is stored in a structure manger our assets are also bighdt distribute currently and stored as a quantifiable measure.

Iove the single dashboard which we can share with other users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about AWS Step Functions?

It is easy to create an ETL flow in this service. It provides a feature to create workflow visually; in the back-end, it makes the whole JSON according to the visually prepared flow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Step Functions?

The one of states provided in creating the flow is parallel state in which we can run multiple states simultaneously. But the drawback of this state is that if one of the entities fail, all the other entities included are aborted. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Step Functions solving and how is that benefiting you?

Our team solely works on ETL jobs to meet customer requirements, initially we used triggers to run the desired glue jobs and lambda functions, but with step functions, it got easy to monitor the whole flow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about AWS Cloud Storage?

It has many advantages. Of those, I am sharing few.

Scalability, Durability, Extended storage services, Security, infrastructure, Broad Customer base and community, Management & Monitoring Tools Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Cloud Storage?

AWS Cloud Storage, with its wide range of services and configuration options, can be complex for users who are new to cloud storage or AWS in general. Getting started and understanding all the available features may require some learning curve and familiarity with AWS terminology and concepts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Cloud Storage solving and how is that benefiting you?

With AWS Cloud Storage, users can access their data from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. This global accessibility is particularly beneficial for distributed teams, remote work environments, and businesses with an international presence. Users can seamlessly collaborate and access their data regardless of their physical location, improving productivity and facilitating efficient data sharing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about AWS Cloud Storage?

AWS Cloud Storage enables us to access the storage we need faster and reduce our storage spend by optimizing your costs based on our usage patterns. So it allows younger developers to take on new projects and develop independently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Cloud Storage?

The billing system is confusing to newbies, and it requires experts to manage and optimize the AWS services, which can be a challenge for smaller businesses or those with limited cloud skills. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Cloud Storage solving and how is that benefiting you?

It has a pay-as-you-go pricing model that allows users to optimize their storage costs based on their usage patterns and frequency of access and It has a simple and convenient user interface that supports drag-and-drop features and provides storage management and monitoring tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about AWS Cloud Storage?

Huge storage,less cost, good security, easy access. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Cloud Storage?

Complexity is writing bucket policy for s3. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Cloud Storage solving and how is that benefiting you?

Reduce cost,easy access, security and encryption. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Products used within AWS Cloud Storage: Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), AWS Step Functions
What do you like best about AWS Cloud Storage?

Aws cloud is well known storage platform who provides all facilities for your business. They protect your data and provide easy retrieve methods. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Cloud Storage?

There no dislike about aws cloud. Because aws cloud storage is well known in businesses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Cloud Storage solving and how is that benefiting you?

Aws cloud storage help businesses to provide wide range of data store platforms to perform Analytics on that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.