Scalable Magento2 stack AMI is probably the easiest way to set up a Magento2 system. I like that I don't have to debug error after error while setting up the hosting environment. Instead, this is a one-click install and I am good to go with a working Magento2 installation. The best feature however is the scalability of the whole system provided by the AWS infrastructure. The 24 x 7 support from Amazon is also a large added benefit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Sometimes, the system while setting up does not identify the correct database. I was able to quickly resolve it with help from AWS support, so it was only a minor hassle. Also, the AMI runs only on larger instances. So, the per-hour cost is a bit higher than when you setup from scratch on a Linux AMI. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
With this AMI going to production is just a piece of cake. With a traditional server setup, it will cost days of work for the initial installation and configuration of Magento2. But with this AMI we can forget about the installation and configuration as it comes out of the box. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
With easiness comes a higher cost. That is the same situation here we have. If we opt for a traditional server setup the close will be less. That's the only con that I faced with this product. Also, there is no out-of-the-box setup/support for load balancing. That's also one point I disliked. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.