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EC2 High Memory Instance type

There is a new EC2 instance on town.  Welcome the EC2 High Memory Instance type.

This EC2 instance support up to 12 Terabytes of memory in a single instance, are EBS optimized by default and includes enhanced networking. These instances use the latest generation 8 socket intel skylight processors.

Database administrators who manage large in-memory databases such as SAP HANA would greatly benefit from the use of this type of instance as they are specifically designed to run complex, high performance analytics.  These instances are also certified by SAP to run their data analytics and processing applications.

If you want to learn more about this instance type, follow this link:  EC2 High Memory


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