Amazon Lightsail
- What it is
- Simplified virtual private server (VPS) for small, predictable workloads.
- Bundles compute, storage, and data transfer into one fixed monthly price.
- Pre-configured blueprints: WordPress, LAMP, Node.js, plain Linux/Windows.
- Why it exists
- Removes the choices EC2 forces on you (VPC, security groups, instance families, EBS sizing).
- Target user: developer or small business who wants a server, not an infrastructure platform.
- Not to be confused with
- Amazon EC2 — full control and full flexibility, priced per component, no fixed bundle.
- AWS Elastic Beanstalk — you supply code and AWS manages EC2 for you; Lightsail still gives you a server to administer.
- Exam signal
- “Simplest way”, “fixed predictable monthly cost”, “small business website” → Lightsail.