Monday's Massive AWS Outage Explained: Looks Like It's Finally Over

On Monday, Amazon's cloud computing service, Amazon Web Services (AWS), experienced a significant outage that disrupted various online services and websites, including Roblox, Reddit, and Amazon's own platforms. The outage was caused by issues with the company's US-EAST-1 region, which is one of AWS's largest and most important data centers. The exact cause of the problem is still under investigation, but it appears to have been related to network connectivity issues within the region. The outage lasted for several hours, with AWS working to resolve the issues and restore normal service. By late Monday evening, AWS reported that it had resolved the underlying problem and that most services had been restored. The incident highlights the reliance of many online services on a small number of large cloud providers, and the potential for widespread disruptions when those providers experience technical difficulties. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of robust backup and disaster recovery plans for businesses that rely on cloud-based infrastructure.