Going Into the Cloud
So using Amazon’s Web Services isn’t my first cloud experience. I have tried out GoGrid long enough to like the idea but see enough gaps that I couldn’t use it for the intended purpose.
I am checking out AWS because I am looking to host a couple of sites and figure this was better, given the root access, than running multiple websites through another provider.
Three initial reactions;
- AWS doesn’t seem to work with Chrome, it was constantly asking me to login (Could be my settings in Chrome)
- Some of the AJAX pop-up dialogs in AWS are taller than my Acer Aspire One’s screen, with no option to scroll (It turns out you can use the arrow keys to scroll)
- AWS is still at the raw bits stage, and they are doing that well. I would love to see a start page for beginners that hides some of the initial complexity
Overall my feeling is that there is a lot of opportunity to add value utilizing AWS and delivering something new to users. I will use Kountr to learn more, I am sure some new ideas will come up.
Note to self; this article may come in handy.
