AWS architecture and design
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Tip
01 Jun 2022
Compare EKS vs. self-managed Kubernetes on AWS
AWS users face a choice when deploying Kubernetes: run it themselves on EC2 or let Amazon do the heavy lifting with EKS. See which approach best fits your organization's needs. Continue Reading
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Quiz
02 Jul 2021
In search of AWS Solutions Architect preparation?
Think you're ready for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification exam? Test your knowledge with these 12 questions, and assess your test readiness. 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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Feature
26 Dec 2019
Follow these experts' advice on AWS migration best practices
Before you migrate to the AWS cloud, learn from those who've made the move before. These migration best practices cover resource planning, costs, testing and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Dec 2019
Use EventBridge to unlock AWS event-driven architecture
Amazon EventBridge improves serverless capabilities on AWS. Learn the differences between EventBridge and CloudWatch Events and how to get the most out of event-driven applications. Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2019
National Australia Bank cashes in on AWS training and certification
Structured training got nearly 1,000 National Australia Bank employees certified on AWS, while AWS-honed tactics such as two-pizza teams can help enterprises build up cloud know-how. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2019
AWS moves into quantum computing services with Braket
Amazon joined IBM, Google and Microsoft in the emerging quantum computing market this week with the Amazon Braket managed service along with a new quantum computing research center. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Nov 2019
VMware Cloud on AWS cost and capabilities -- then vs. now
When you compare VMware Cloud on AWS' initial release to its state in 2019, the cost of entry has lowered, the feature set has expanded and it now meets most compliance standards. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Aug 2019
Know the performance hang-ups of AWS' IaC tool
AWS customers and industry experts have reported a range of CloudFormation concerns. Take a closer look at the issues surrounding the native IaC tool and AWS' response to frustrations. 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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News
31 Jul 2019
AWS CloudFormation public roadmap released after user gripes
AWS CloudFormation users now have a public roadmap, which should help them plan use of the infrastructure-as-code tool. But AWS hasn't promised faster CloudFormation development. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Mar 2019
Assess the micro VM market with AWS Firecracker
Consider the benefits of AWS Firecracker as it compares to other micro VMs and system containers, but be wary of its limitations before installing this virtualization technology. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Mar 2019
AWS vs. Oracle cloud services: Compare costs and capabilities
AWS has established leadership in the cloud market, but long-standing software vendor Oracle could chase it down as a viable alternative. See how these cloud services compare. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Feb 2019
AWS month in review: More improvements for hybrid cloud
Amazon polished several services in February to simplify management of AWS hybrid cloud architecture. It also added five new EC2 bare metal instances and upgraded Amazon GuardDuty. Find out how AWS ... Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Feb 2019
AWS App Mesh faces tough race in microservices market
As AWS and its rivals continue to evolve their service mesh technologies, they'll have to do so with enterprise demands, including those for multi-cloud capabilities, top of mind. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Feb 2019
Use AWS Firecracker to build micro VMs for containerized apps
Firecracker has many of the benefits of containers and VMs, without some of their limitations. Here are a few things to know if you plan to use this technology at your organization. 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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Tip
28 Jan 2019
Set your AWS cloud migration strategy before the big move
A move from on premises to the cloud doesn't happen with a click of a button. Set clear goals, and familiarize yourself with AWS' various native tools to make the most of your move. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Nov 2018
Third-party partners fill gaps in AWS' multi-cloud support
Even if AWS lags behind Microsoft and Google on its public embrace of multi-cloud, there are tools and services available for users who want to go that route. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Nov 2018
AWS CEO Andy Jassy talks AI, on-premises moves
AWS CEO Andy Jassy discusses how the company enforces ethical use of AI on its platform, its contributions to open source projects and how the on-premises Outposts will work. Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2018
AWS Outposts amplify signals of a hybrid cloud world
AWS will transport its software stack into customer data centers with Outposts, a managed service that incorporates the same hardware the cloud provider uses for EC2. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Nov 2018
How CloudFormation Macros stack up against other IaC tools
Developers can use an updated CloudFormation feature to manage and deploy IaC templates with Lambda. However, other native and third-party tools may be better choices depending on users' needs. Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2018
AWS re:Invent 2018 another test for the cloud giant
AWS continues to dominate the cloud landscape, but there's plenty of work left to do, as more traditional companies integrate its services with their own data centers. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Oct 2018
AWS container services set for next steps
AWS' container line-up doesn't differ much from the competition today, but expect the cloud provider to expand its offerings and integrate with serverless platforms such as Lambda. 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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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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Opinion
26 Sep 2018
AWS' managed cloud services lighten the load for IT
AWS continues to find ways to move up the stack and ease the burden on IT. Take advantage of these services to improve productivity, and stop worrying about low-level maintenance. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Aug 2018
AWS is still the go-to cloud for SMBs, despite viable alternatives
AWS opened the door for the cloud among SMBs with its initial IaaS offering, while competition from Microsoft and Google continues to play catch-up in the marketplace. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Apr 2018
Amazon FreeRTOS aims to simplify, secure IoT deployment
Operational technology teams have been slow to update microcontroller software due to safety and logistics concerns, but Amazon FreeRTOS aims to ease that process for AWS users. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Mar 2018
Mind sensitive data during a hybrid cloud migration
Many organizations fret over the security of sensitive data in hybrid cloud. And while that fear isn't totally irrational, there are solid options to keep your workloads safe. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Mar 2018
Communication API vendors offer serverless architecture benefits
A serverless architecture benefits communication developers in several ways, including fewer maintenance tasks, automated scalability and quicker time to market. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Mar 2018
Third-party tools help manage DevOps with AWS, multi-cloud
Many IT teams struggle with the cultural and technical shift to DevOps. Nathaniel Felsen, a DevOps professional, sorts through some tough choices. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Feb 2018
Dropbox is likely an outlier with its successful cloud data migration off AWS
Dropbox's move off AWS was a windfall for the company, but most traditional corporations shouldn't bank on similar success. The file hosting company saved nearly $75 million in infrastructure costs ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Nov 2017
AWS using KVM and Xen, but users may not feel any impact
AWS has added a new hypervisor behind the scenes, but customers likely won't see much of a direct impact on their cloud environment. Amazon this month began selling its C5 instance nearly a year ... 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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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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Tip
17 Apr 2015
Elastic Load Balancing tricks for AWS applications
Improperly configuring Elastic Load Balancing and Auto Scaling Groups in Elastic Beanstalk can harm AWS app performance. Avoid these setup mistakes. 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
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Tip
24 Sep 2014
Parsing AWS CloudTrail logs for useful information
AWS CloudTrail logs all API calls, which means it generates a lot of data. But digging for useful data among all the logs takes some work. Continue Reading