AWS - Kinesis

What is streaming data

Streaming Data is data that is generated continuously by thousands of data sources, which typically send in the data records simultaneously, and in small sizes (order of Kilokytes).

• Purchases from online stores ( think amazon.com)
• Stock Prices
• Game data (as the gamer palys)
• Social network data
• Geospatial data (think uber.com)
• iOT sensor data

What is Kinesis

Amazon Kinesis is a platform on AWS to send your streaming data too. Kinesis makes it easy to load and analyze streaming data, and also providing the ability for you to build your own custom applications for your business needs.

• Kinesis Streams
• Kinesis Firehose
• Kinesis Analytics

What is Kinesis Streams

What is Kinesis Firehose

What is Kinesis Analytics

Exam Tips

• Know difference between Kinesis Streams and Kinesis Firehose. You will be given scenario questions and you must chosse the most relevant service.
• Understand what Kinesis Analytics is.