AWS management
As more companies look to do business in Amazon’s cloud, managing AWS services effectively becomes important. Delve into topics such as pricing management, support and compliance and how they relate to the AWS Partner Network, companies within the AWS Marketplace and those in vertical market industries.
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Opinion
06 Dec 2023
Amazon IAM announcements at re:Invent 2023
At AWS re:Invent 2023, Amazon announced several new features around machine and human identities designed to improve identity and access management. Continue Reading
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News
04 Dec 2023
AWS customers grapple with generative AI shortfalls
Enterprises fear failing to accommodate technical immaturity, ensure data security and governance, prevent biases built into models, and correct the erroneous responses of LLMs. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jul 2018
AWS cost management tools wrangle unwieldy expenses
It can be a challenge to manage AWS costs, and native tools might not effectively address it. Learn how third-party vendors can help. 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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Tip
29 Jun 2018
Breadth of AWS features acts as a double-edged sword for IT
AWS offers a wide variety of cloud tools but, in some cases, still lacks the core IT management and ops features that enterprises crave. Continue Reading
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Answer
28 Jun 2018
Use AWS tags to sharpen your cloud visibility
AWS resource tags provide admins with more visibility into their cloud deployment. Learn how to implement them with these best practices. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Jun 2018
AWS' market share growth depends on enterprise focus
While AWS remains the clear leader in the public IaaS market, the vendor's future success depends on how it addresses the more foundational needs of its enterprise customers. Continue Reading
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Guide
12 Jun 2018
Pave a lasting AWS career path
While cloud certifications might help you land an AWS job, most employers look for IT pros with a mix of training and hands-on expertise. Use this guide to strike the right balance. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 May 2018
Three AWS budget challenges that plague enterprises
Based on their size, companies face unique challenges around budget management in the cloud. Follow this expert advice to keep your costs in check. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 May 2018
Implement AWS billing alerts to stay on budget
AWS offers compute power at your fingertips, but cloud resources can quickly drive up costs if users aren't careful. Stay within your budget with AWS billing alarms and metrics. Continue Reading
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Answer
21 May 2018
Remove AWS security credentials for outgoing employees
Personnel changes are inevitable at an enterprise, and security teams need to revoke AWS credentials accordingly to ensure the integrity of their cloud data. Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2018
EC2 features geared toward modest enterprise adoption
AWS infrastructure services now offer more VM control, licensing flexibility and a price cut -- all part of its plan to lure coveted enterprise customers. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Apr 2018
Why take the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam?
Even if you're not an IT pro, you can ace the AWS certification exam. Break down the communication walls between nontechnical staff and cloud experts by obtaining this AWS certification. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Apr 2018
Three laws of IoT connectivity govern AWS' strategy
The growth and proliferation of connected sensors has drawn AWS headlong into the IoT market. And a recent keynote speech provided clues as to how the cloud provider shapes its tools to manage ... Continue Reading
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Quiz
13 Apr 2018
Test your knowledge of GDPR rights and AWS data protection
Is your enterprise GDPR-compliant? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of the EU regulation, as well as relevant AWS data protection tools. 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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Answer
30 Mar 2018
Professional-level AWS certifications pay off for cloud vets
To gain a Professional-level AWS certification, AWS requires at least two years of experience with its platform. But will it help your career, or is it just a notch in your belt? Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Mar 2018
Management tools emerge from VMware-AWS partnership
VMware provides a series of tools, including Discovery, Cost Insight and Wavefront, to lighten the multi-cloud management burden for VMware Cloud on AWS customers. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Mar 2018
Zero-trust model boosts AWS infrastructure security
Security worries slowed early cloud adoption, and while many organizations eventually migrated, they failed to lock down access. Here's one way to combat that problem. 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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Feature
26 Feb 2018
AWS managed services improve performance, cost efficiency
In this book excerpt from Effective DevOps with AWS, learn how to drive performance improvements and reduce costs with data management services. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2018
HIPAA-eligible services nudge enterprises toward compliance
While certain services on AWS can help you ensure HIPAA compliance, don't view them as a complete replacement for proper security checks and approval processes. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Feb 2018
Azure and AWS continue their race for public cloud dominance
In the battle between public cloud vendors, Microsoft hopes its large enterprise customer base and a focus on hybrid cloud can help it close the gap with AWS. Continue Reading
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Answer
13 Feb 2018
Avoid AWS access control mistakes to keep your cloud safe
If you get clumsy with AWS security, you can put your whole business at risk. Be wary of these common errors, and implement best practices to secure your workloads. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Feb 2018
How cloud vets can advance along an AWS career path
Cloud training companies often gear their material toward newcomers. But experienced cloud professionals can enhance their knowledge, too, with some dedication. Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Jan 2018
IaaS providers weigh new tech against core offerings
Like its rivals, AWS continues to push itself up the stack -- and capture headlines in the process. But user demand still revolves around core infrastructure features. Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Jan 2018
AWS-VMware partnership remains a win-win -- for now
When AWS and VMware partnered up, it opened new revenue streams for each company. But does the deal mark a one-off collaboration or a long-term team-up? Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jan 2018
The future of AWS holds new tech, heated competition
As the world rings in a new year, AWS moves forward in a contentious cloud market. Our experts speculate whether edge, IoT and machine learning will help AWS maintain its lead. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jan 2018
These AWS features, partnerships dominated 2017 news
It's difficult for AWS customers to stay informed on everything the cloud provider offers. Get up to speed with these top AWS news stories from 2017. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Oct 2017
Reduce AWS costs with volume discounts, Reserved Instances
AWS volume discounts sound simple -- the more you buy, the less you pay. But cost savings can vary based on the services you use and whether Reserved Instances play a role. Continue Reading
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Answer
27 Sep 2017
Prevent hacked AWS accounts from wreaking havoc
Security should be a top priority in public cloud deployment, but breaches are still possible. If your AWS account has been hacked, follow these steps to minimize the impact. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jul 2017
AWS Marketplace seller, buyer FAQs
AWS Marketplace serves Amazon Web Services customers and vendor partners alike. So, how does it work, and what types of software are available? Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Jun 2017
AWS GovCloud lags behind private sector, but that's changing
In the fast-paced world of public cloud, if AWS is the hare, AWS GovCloud is the tortoise. GovCloud launched in 2011 to meet stricter regulatory requirements for federal, state and local ... Continue Reading
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Tip
05 May 2017
AWS certification types with the most street cred
Passing an AWS certification exam is often a top benchmark on a cloud pro's resume. These AWS certifications are considered the most difficult -- and valuable. Continue Reading
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Answer
28 Apr 2017
Understand the pros, cons of an AWS cloud VPN service
Our team will move workloads into AWS, but we need control and security over them. What VPN features does Amazon Lightsail provide, and is it better suited for certain workloads? Continue Reading
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Answer
15 Dec 2016
What are some AWS Marketplace benefits for enterprises?
Our enterprise lists its services in the AWS Marketplace. What's the best way to use the marketplace to sell our products? Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Sep 2016
Craft a business continuity plan to maximize AWS uptime
Strong business continuity plans start with an evaluation of needs. Native and third-party disaster recovery tools fit into a BC plan to protect cloud data and workloads. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 May 2016
How do we license Windows Server on AWS?
Our enterprise has been wary of licensing issues, but we'd like to move Microsoft-based workloads to AWS. How can we migrate those workloads without violating licenses? Continue Reading
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Answer
25 Feb 2016
What licenses do we need to run Oracle Database on AWS?
Working in AWS has made it difficult for our enterprise to keep track of software license limitations. What restrictions should we watch for when running Oracle on AWS? Continue Reading
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Answer
29 Jul 2015
What are the benefits and drawbacks of an AWS SLA?
It's hard to determine when to adhere to a service-level agreement versus compromising for price. What are the pros and cons of the AWS SLA? Continue Reading
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Answer
21 Jul 2015
How does Elastic File System affect AWS storage costs?
Amazon only charges for actual storage capacity incurred in its new Elastic File System service. Fine, but what is the final price for the service? Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Apr 2015
Amazon earnings numbers show AWS success, IaaS growth
Amazon finally broke out AWS numbers in its recent earnings report, quieting critics and proving it's a viable IaaS cloud provider for the enterprise. Continue Reading
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Answer
28 Aug 2014
Benefits of Amazon SES in the enterprise
Marketing firms and online gaming companies often look for less expensive ways to send bulk email to customers or would-be buyers. Here's a look at what Amazon SES has to offer. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2014
AWS vs. Azure face-off: cloud costs, commitments and SLAs
IT pros may find it tough to compare AWS and Azure. But we decode their free and paid plans, as well as costs, SLAs and more. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2014
AWS certification process calls for experience in the trenches
Real-world experience with Amazon's cloud services is the best prep for AWS certs, and experience trumps passing grades for IT employers. Continue Reading
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Guide
03 Mar 2014
Explore new AWS offerings for developers and enterprises alike
This Amazon Web Services guide contains expert insights on three AWS offerings -- AppStream, Kinesis and WorkSpaces -- while touching on other issues. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jan 2014
Amazon's data flow PaaS: AppStream and Kinesis
Learn why AppStream and Kinesis are different kinds of data flow services. Continue Reading
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Answer
06 Jan 2014
Amazon Kinesis: When to use Amazon's new big-data processing service
In this expert answer, Chris Moyer offers advice on using Amazon Kinesis for near-real-time processing of streaming big data. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jan 2014
Learn about using Amazon AppStream to stream resource-gobbling apps
In this feature, contributor Caroline de Lacvivier answers frequently asked questions about Amazon Web Services' new developer tool, Amazon AppStream. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Dec 2013
FAQ: AWS takes on real-time processing with Amazon Kinesis
Amazon Kinesis was launched at the 2013 AWS conference. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions to help you decide if it's right for you. Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2013
AWS re:Invent: Securing the cloud-based virtual desktop
Following AWS re:Invent, Mark Nunnikhoven, a principal engineer for Trend Micro Inc., talks about cloud security and Amazon WorkSpaces. Continue Reading
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Answer
20 Sep 2013
AWS auto-scaling lets companies expand and contract service as needed
Contributor Chris Moyer describes how Amazon Web Services customers can use AWS auto-scaling to adjust to changes in demand. Continue Reading
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Answer
13 Dec 2012
How do I choose the right AWS instance for my cloud application?
Expert Chris Moyer explains AWS instances and which types are right for your cloud application. Continue Reading