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Altova RaptorXML Server vs. Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling

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    Altova RaptorXML Server

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AAltova RaptorXML Server delivers validation and processing of XML, XBRL, and JSON data. RaptorXML Server is the third generation XML processor from Altova, recently optimized for parallel computing, based on the vendor's 15-year experience with XML and related standards.N/A

    Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AAmazon EC2 Auto Scaling helps users maintain application availability and allows users to automatically add or remove EC2 instances according to definable conditions.N/A
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    Altova RaptorXML ServerAmazon EC2 Auto Scaling
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    8.6
    (15 ratings)
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    7.6
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    8.4
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    User Testimonials
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    Altova
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    Amazon AWS
    If you need to establish a system right away, in the past it took weeks or months to request a quote from the vendor and receive the equipment. Now, with Amazon EC2 in less than tens of minutes or hours, you can create a test environment and test it without any inconvenience.
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    Pros
    Altova
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    Amazon AWS
    • Dynamic scaling can be configured to respond to a wide variety of metrics and alerts
    • Predictive scaling allows one to get ahead of high traffic events rather than simply reacting to them
    • Health checks are configurable based on the needs of your application and architecture
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    Cons
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    Amazon AWS
    • Sometimes, Auto scaling takes time to spin up your instances if your traffic is so high in short span of time.
    • And, Auto scaling can be more efficient if we have only Load balancer in our architecture.
    • It has some limitations on setting up the Auto scaling infra.
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    Usability
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    Amazon AWS
    Usability is good since we already know how AWS works. For those that are new it might be a little bit confusing at the beginning but they are improving it at a fast pace. Even though AWS keeps changing the user interface constantly, it is still powerful, understandable and easy to use. For technical people, they still offer the CLI.
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    Support Rating
    Altova
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    Amazon AWS
    The platform works as is. The help and tutorials on the help page can help you to setup the entire platform without problems, and also provides help on a huge variety of problems. Amazon also provides support plans. We have the basic support plan, but Amazon offers three support tiers, and we know that it works perfect.
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    Alternatives Considered
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    Amazon AWS
    On the servers with fixed resources, Microsoft IIS was installed. In terms of storage capacity, the server has a predetermined limit. It's possible to run out of money before the next billing cycle begins. A higher price tag or more resources may be necessary to ensure everything works as expected. Oracle Compute Instance Autoscaling works like AWS once. But AWS EC2 Autoscaling has many more configuration options. AWS EC2 Automatic Scaling eliminates the need to visit the server and assess its performance physically.
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    Return on Investment
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    Amazon AWS
    • There is no need to maintain infrastructural equipment.
    • There is no need to switch the electricity off or on in the case of a legitimate power outage.
    • The system frequently had issues when turned on, and labor frequently continued on all night, but by transferring to the cloud, that effort might be spared.
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