- EC2 Intance is launched on any available host with the required resources.
- The same host may be used by multiple customers
- AWS Security measures prevent one EC2 from accessing another EC2.
- Hosted on hardware no other customer can access
- May be required to meet compliance
- Dedicated instane incure additional charges
- Additional visibility and control on the physical host.
- Allows to use the same host for a number of instances
- May be required to meet compliance