You have Misunderstood AWS Availability Zones?
You’ve Misunderstood AWS Availability Zones—Here’s What You Need to Know Amazon Web Services (AWS) Availability Zones (AZs) are a critical component of AWS's global infrastructure. However, many cloud professionals misunderstand their purpose, structure, and benefits, leading to inefficient cloud architectures and potential outages. Let’s clear up the confusion and uncover how you can leverage AZs effectively. What Are AWS Availability Zones? An AWS Availability Zone (AZ) is a distinct, isolated data center within a specific AWS Region. Each region contains multiple AZs, designed to ensure fault tolerance and high availability. While AZs are physically separate, they are connected with low-latency, high-throughput networking, enabling seamless communication. Common Misunderstandings About AZs 1. “AZs Are Independent Regions” Misconception: Some think AZs are equivalent to regions. Reality: AZs are part of a region and work together to provide resilience within that regio...