Compute

AWS Outposts

AWS Outposts delivers AWS infrastructure and services on-premises for a consistent hybrid experience. Run compute, storage, database, and ML services locally.

What is Outposts? (Simple Explanation)

Outposts is an AWS service in the Compute category. AWS Outposts delivers AWS infrastructure and services on-premises for a consistent hybrid experience.

When Would You Use This?

  • Low-latency on-premises workloads
  • Data residency requirements
  • Factory floor automation
  • Healthcare and life sciences
  • Telecom 5G edge computing

Who Uses Outposts?

From startups to enterprises, Outposts powers:

StartupsMid-size CompaniesLarge EnterprisesGovernmentNonprofits

What Makes Outposts Powerful

42U rack with AWS-designed hardware
Same APIs and tools as AWS cloud
EC2, EBS, ECS, EKS, RDS on-premises
Connected to parent AWS Region
Fully managed and monitored by AWS

Services That Work with Outposts

Outposts is rarely used alone. It's typically combined with:

Compliance & Security

How AWS Outposts fits into major compliance standards:

CIS AWS Foundations

Outposts configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.

NIST 800-53

Outposts access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.

PCI DSS 4.0

Outposts encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.

SOC 2

Outposts security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.

ISO 27001

Outposts configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.

Ready to secure your Outposts configuration?

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