AWS Outposts servers
Small on-site AWS servers
1U or 2U servers provided by AWS, placed where space is limited, running EC2 and some services (such as ECS) on-site, managed through the parent Region.
- Cost$$ Medium
- Difficulty●●●●●
- Costs money when idle?Yes
- Managed by AWS
Think of it asLike a chain's vending machines: compact, placed at each location, but managed by the parent company.
When to use it
✓ Use it when
Retail stores, branches and small factories that need on-site compute.
✗ Avoid it when
You need many AWS services and large capacity on-site → Outposts rack.
Common uses
- In-store POS and inventory systems
- Processing IoT data at the factory
- Applications at bank branches
What does it cost?
- Pricing model: Based on server configuration with a multi-year commitment.
