AWS Lambda
Resources in the AWS Lambda topic cover deployment strategies for serverless computing within Amazon Web Services. Expert tips give developers details on how to run code without managing infrastructure using an Amazon Lambda function or triggers for event-driven computing. You'll also get news on the microservices architecture market and adoption trends.
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News
21 Dec 2021
Fintech startup passes SOC 2 audits with serverless security
Undertaking SOC 2 audits in a serverless security environment came with up-front challenges, but the company's former chief security architect predicts long-term advantages. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Nov 2021
How to create an AWS Lambda function
Many developers are turning to AWS Lambda as an alternative to EC2 instances. Here are two ways to create a Lambda function. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jan 2020
Experts explain how AWS Lambda works internally
AWS Lambda introduces its fair share of benefits and problems. In case you missed it, here are three expert tips to help serverless functions find a comfortable place within your software systems. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jan 2020
Speed up AWS Lambda cold starts with these strategies
Cold starts are a common and frustrating issue for AWS Lambda users. Learn why they happen and how to prewarm Lambda environments to minimize latency. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Oct 2019
How VPC networking changes affect AWS Lambda
AWS' old approach to connecting an enterprise's VPC to Lambda was inefficient and added complexity. Learn how the updated model attempts to address those shortcomings. Continue Reading
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Infographic
29 Aug 2019
Serverless architecture diagram shows a new side of server-side
Examine this serverless architecture diagram to see how development processes and the lifecycle of code differs from traditional server- and client-side development. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Aug 2019
Implement serverless architecture on AWS without Lambda
Serverless on AWS isn't all about Lambda. In fact, many of the services developers use often -- such as S3, Aurora and others -- can fit into serverless orchestration patterns. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Aug 2019
AWS Lambda alternatives for flexible cloud workloads
Experts share points of comparison for Lambda vs. the competition, and what other options AWS has for elastic computing without the serverless hassle. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jul 2019
Size up AWS Lambda vs. Elastic Beanstalk for app hosting
AWS users evaluating Elastic Beanstalk against Lambda must decide if infrastructure control matters when it comes to application performance, or if nonstop operation is wasting money. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jun 2019
Secure Lambda functions and meet cloud compliance standards
While AWS Lambda itself is secure, users are responsible for the functions they run with the service. Set up CloudWatch, KMS and other safeguards to meet standards. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 May 2019
AWS month in review: Updated Lambda execution environment on its way
AWS is updating Lambda execution environments with the latest Amazon Linux OS. Start testing your functions now before the general AWS Lambda update occurs on July 16. AWS has also launched its ... Continue Reading
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Tutorial
20 May 2019
Follow this step-by-step guide to use AWS Lambda with PowerShell
Explore the process needed to prepare, package and publish Lambda functions with PowerShell modules. Use the examples in each step to model your own functions. Continue Reading
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Answer
01 Apr 2019
When should I choose between serverless and microservices?
Serverless and microservices work well together, but they still have their unique qualities. We review their main differences and where one might accomplish goals the other can't. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Mar 2019
Compare AWS Lambda to Azure, GCP serverless platforms
AWS Lambda, Azure Functions and Google Cloud Functions are all key offerings in the FaaS market. Review the variations in language support, integration options and costs that set them apart. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Mar 2019
Evaluate when to use added AWS Step Functions actions
Additional functionality for AWS Step Functions simplifies workflow implementation and calls for less custom code. Consider the features and uses of the various integrations. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2019
AWS WebSocket support ushers in real-time serverless features
The WebSockets vs. HTTP debate has changed for AWS users. With WebSocket support for Amazon API Gateway, users can build serverless applications that can communicate instantaneously. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Feb 2019
AWS Lambda functions become more flexible, but use caution
AWS Lambda added custom runtimes and longer timeouts. Review the benefits, such as flexibility and easier migration, along with the drawbacks, which include potentially higher costs. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2019
AWS Outposts continues the trend of 'cloud-down' hybrid
AWS Outposts may not make an impact until 2020, but organizations still need to prepare for Amazon's on-prem cloud service to see if the 'cloud-down' approach fits their needs. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jan 2019
Explore the new year's emerging IT trends
Small data centers, intelligent IT management tools -- digital diversity? Catch up on the 10 trends driving IT operations forward in 2019, and how they'll shape your organization. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jan 2019
Future of AWS hinges on AI, Lambda and on premises
SearchAWS contributors say AWS' future will continue to focus on AI and machine learning as the cloud provider attempts to stay ahead of the curve. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Dec 2018
Step Functions outshines SWF for most AWS workflows
Simple Workflow Service has been around longer, but Step Functions offers more flexibility for asynchronous tasks. See why the latter is often better for multistep processes on AWS. Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2018
COBOL applications can go serverless on AWS Lambda
More business-critical applications can now move to a serverless architecture in the cloud with the arrival of COBOL support in AWS Lambda. Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2018
AWS improves Lambda serverless platform for developers
Several touches to AWS Lambda aim to soothe developers' concerns over the serverless computing platform, including the ability to use their choice of tools. Continue Reading
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News
16 Nov 2018
AWS Lambda monitoring goes mainstream with New Relic beta
New Relic users and prospects will investigate AWS Lambda monitoring features released in private beta, as serverless usage filters in to enterprise IT shops. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Nov 2018
AWS should address these user challenges at re:Invent 2018
SearchAWS contributors say Amazon's cloud platform still has shortcomings around data regulation, ops and integrations. They offer some ways AWS could solve these problems at re:Invent this year. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Nov 2018
AWS re:Invent 2018 predictions emphasize Lambda, containers
Expanded serverless offerings, as well as new instance types and IoT services, are set to emerge from AWS re:Invent 2018, according to these predictions. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Oct 2018
AWS month in review: Amazon Lightsail, Lambda updates
Developers can access managed databases through Amazon Lightsail, run longer function executions and rely on a Lambda SLA. These were some of the notable updates to AWS in October -- a month that ... Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Oct 2018
Top AWS re:Invent 2018 sessions to pencil in for Vegas
Unsure which re:Invent 2018 sessions to attend? Check out this day-by-day guide for suggestions and options on a range of AWS topics, including migration, security and costs. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Oct 2018
Lambda support for OpenFaaS among wish-list items
Lambda got a long-awaited upgrade with SQS support, but AWS has more work to do. Here are a few more integrations that could improve Lambda and expand its uses. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Sep 2018
AWS month in review: More for hybrid cloud architectures
September was a low-key month for AWS, even though it rolled out more than 70 updates to its platform. AWS advancements in September were a lot of the standard fodder: services expanded to ... Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Sep 2018
Weave AWS CodePipeline into serverless app deployment
CodePipeline brings a number of benefits to serverless app development and deployment, including the elimination of mundane tasks and deep integration with other AWS tools. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Aug 2018
AWS cloud features offer network, performance improvements
As is often the case, AWS' yearly Summit in New York provided the scene for some additional features and functionality. While AWS cloud features are unveiled regularly, the free-to-attend ... Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Jul 2018
Use AWS SAM to consistently manage serverless apps
AWS Serverless Application Model can simplify the management of serverless apps. Use this step-by-step example to get started with the service. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jul 2018
With AWS Greengrass, IoT apps become seamless edge to cloud
Find out how the various applications and infrastructure pieces work together when building an IoT app on top of AWS Greengrass. Continue Reading
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Answer
10 Jul 2018
Use SQS to trigger functions in Lambda -- finally
The wait is over, as you can now trigger Lambda functions with SQS messages. Follow these steps to get up and running with this new capability. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jun 2018
Assess AWS serverless costs and learn how to reduce them
Serverless architectures help teams deploy to production faster but also introduce an entirely new cost structure. Use this step-by-step example to know what to expect on a bill. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Jun 2018
VMware-AWS service bubbles into new markets
With the VMware-AWS partnership, some customers were either reluctant or unable to use earlier versions of the service. Now, with the passage of time and corresponding product maturity, customers ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Jun 2018
Don't overestimate the benefits of serverless computing
It's natural to be curious about new technologies, but the hype around serverless computing far outweighs its practical advantages. Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2018
Serverless infrastructure calls for updated IT ops expertise
IT ops participation is necessary for successful serverless infrastructure management, but operations pros will need to sharpen their skills in systems engineering and infrastructure as code. Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2018
Serverless deployment lifts enterprise DevOps velocity
Mainstream companies see mounting demand for serverless deployments for their new apps, but for existing apps, it's another story. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 May 2018
Navigate the AWS Lambda lifecycle to give functions a tuneup
Concurrency limits and cold starts affect the performance of Lambda functions. Gain a deeper understanding of how the service really works to cut down on unnecessary delays. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Apr 2018
AWS Lambda features rev Node.js support
Breathe easier, serverless application developers -- your lengthy wait is over, with AWS Lambda's added support for a newer Node.js runtime After a year's wait, AWS developers can now use Node.js ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Apr 2018
AWS Lambda serverless platform holds center stage for devs
Enterprises are adopting AWS Lambda faster than competing serverless platforms from Google, Microsoft, IBM and others, citing ease of use to replace manual with automated functions and the broad ... Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Apr 2018
Support for Node.js in AWS Lambda slowly, but surely, evolves
Developers who need the latest version of Node.js for a serverless platform might turn to Lambda rivals to meet that need. But AWS' slow pace of support has quickened -- somewhat. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2018
Early adopters face AWS Lambda cost management challenges
Serverless computing abstracts away infrastructure management responsibilities, but some customers find that this convenience comes with a price that's not easy to estimate or manage. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Apr 2018
Protect your serverless app with this mix of AWS tools
As they move to serverless platforms, such as Lambda, development and operations teams need to acquire a new mindset -- and set of tools -- to keep their workloads safe. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Mar 2018
Serverless apps, encryption top AWS features in February
Many cloud developers espouse the benefits of serverless computing, but others find the approach unwieldy or difficult to manage. The AWS Serverless Application Repository, one of several AWS ... Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Feb 2018
How to deploy IoT Lambda on AWS Greengrass-connected hardware
Not all Lambda functions are built the same. Follow this advice, and implement best practices to account for Lambda limitations and features in Greengrass edge deployments. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Jan 2018
Manage APIs with microservices in a Lambda architecture
When you use Serverless Framework in an AWS environment, you might run into resource limits. Chris Moyer explains how to use microservices to avoid this problem. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jan 2018
Five AWS tips and tricks to advance cloud app development
Developers in 2017 continued to embrace Lambda and containers, as AWS added more support and services. Review SearchAWS' top development advice from last year to prepare for 2018. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Sep 2017
SAM Local enables offline development for serverless apps
Serverless computing is a draw for developers, though hybrid functionality has been limited. AWS' SAM Local now enables local testing of Lambda functions -- but faces competition. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jun 2017
Strategies to accelerate AWS Lambda functions
In this chapter excerpt from Serverless Architectures on AWS, author Peter Sbarski shares five tricks developers can use to improve Lambda function performance. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jun 2017
Examine AWS X-Ray for app performance management
AWS X-Ray gives developers a more detailed view of distributed and serverless applications. But if they want to use multiple clouds or other services, it's not a good fit. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Mar 2017
AWS Lambda functions have storage capacity, longevity limitations
AWS Lambda's high scalability can serve as a limitation, as data can be lost if too much strain is placed on the data store. These methods can work around Lambda memory limitations. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Oct 2016
Custom AWS metrics maximize use of CloudWatch Logs
Unlike standard app dev methods, serverless computing with AWS Lambda does not enable easy debugging. These tools can help developers keep an eye out for Lambda errors. Continue Reading
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Answer
05 Aug 2016
How is runtime as a service different from PaaS or IaaS?
What is runtime as a service and how does it differ from platform as a service and infrastructure as a service? Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Apr 2016
Steps to generate an HTTP response header with AWS Lambda
Some AWS users have difficulty setting HTTP response headers based on Lambda functions. Chris Moyer explains how to accomplish that task, and how it can be helpful for developers. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Apr 2016
AWS CodeCommit triggers bolster use of Git
AWS CodeCommit allows admins to manage Git repositories. AWS recently added support for triggers, giving IT teams the ability to respond to events and accelerate app deployments. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Jan 2016
Dive into AWS Lambda example code for S3 alerts
The functionality of AWS Lambda continues to grow as developers customize the service. Learn how to configure the service to send text messages for S3 changes. Continue Reading
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Answer
17 Dec 2015
Making an AWS Lambda function and microservices work together
Our developers want to switch to microservices to improve scalability and ease upgrades to our AWS-based applications. How does AWS Lambda support this type of architecture? Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2014
AWS Lambda, Container Service to reinvent cloud provisioning
AWS Lambda could help IT replace wasted compute cycles without any compute resources needed to support it – a 'connective tissue' for AWS Services. Continue Reading
