What is AWS Marketplace?
AWS Marketplace is a digital catalog that makes it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on AWS. It features thousands of software listings from independent software vendors (ISVs).
Key Concepts
1. Third-Party Software
- Buy security appliances (e.g., Palo Alto Firewall), databases, or SaaS products.
2. Deployment Methods
- AMI: Launch an EC2 instance pre-installed with the software.
- SaaS: Subscribe to a web-based service.
- CloudFormation: Deploy a full stack solution.
3. Consolidated Billing
- Purchase costs appear directly on your AWS bill.
Exam Tips
[!IMPORTANT] "Buy/Sell third-party software" or "Deploy a partner solution": The answer is AWS Marketplace.
Common Use Cases
- Testing: Quickly spinning up a Fortinet firewall to test configuration.
- Procurement: Simplifying vendor management by paying everyone through the AWS bill.