What type of storage is Amazon EBS?

Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) is classified as block storage, which is designed for scenarios requiring fine-grained control over the data in storage. Block storage divides data into fixed-sized chunks, or blocks, and each block can be treated independently, allowing for efficient read and write operations. This structure makes EBS ideal for use with Amazon EC2 instances, where it functions like a traditional hard drive, providing persistent storage that can be attached to instances as needed.

Block storage is particularly suited for applications that require low-latency and high-performance data access, such as databases or enterprise applications, which further emphasizes the suitability of Amazon EBS for these use cases. With EBS, users can create volumes that can be attached or detached from EC2 instances, enabling them to scale their storage requirements dynamically and manage their data effectively.