AWS Athena is an interactive query service that allows users to analyze data stored in Amazon S3 using standard SQL queries. It eliminates the need for complex data processing or ETL jobs, enabling direct analysis of large datasets with ease. Athena is serverless, meaning users don't need to manage infrastructure, and they pay only for the queries they run, making it a cost-effective solution for data analysis. Join FITA Academy to deepen your knowledge and skills with AWS cloud.