Batch Computing: Create a cluster that is managed by AWS to process workloads that require a large amount of compute resources.
Specify parameters for the jobs.
Normally operates on a F-I-F-O basis. Will ensure that higher priority queues are run first
a. Service will handle provisioning, scaling and termination of compute instances.
b. Environment is created as an Amazon ECS cluster
a. Environment is managed by you.
b. Gives greater customization but requires greater administration and maintenance.
c. Requires you to create the necessary ECS cluster.
Ideal for financial risk processing or running multiple jobs in parallel. Engineering simulations. Media transcoding.