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10 Jun 2022
AWS Control Tower aims to simplify multi-account management
Many organizations struggle to manage their vast collection of AWS accounts, but Control Tower can help. The service automates the creation and governance of user accounts. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jun 2020
VPC security best practices and how to implement them in AWS
To best secure network access, AWS administrators need to create rules for network resources. Learn how to implement Amazon VPC security best practices in this book excerpt. Continue Reading
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Video
27 Dec 2019
Set up a Jupyter notebook on AWS with this tutorial
AWS machine learning capabilities relies on the Jupyter Notebook tool. Follow this video tutorial to learn how to set up a Jupyter notebook on Amazon EMR. Continue Reading
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18 Dec 2019
AWS security groups vs. network ACLs and other AWS firewalls
Protect your AWS cloud environment with these Amazon firewall services. Learn how security groups and network ACLs work, along with other key AWS firewall options. Continue Reading
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05 Dec 2019
Overcome these VMware Cloud on AWS migration challenges
Plan ahead for a VMware-to-AWS cloud migration with this breakdown on common challenges organizations face during the move to VMware Cloud on AWS, and how to avoid them. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Nov 2019
Amazon SNS vs. other push notification services
It can be difficult for developers to enable push notifications across platforms. These messaging services from AWS, Google and Microsoft meet that need but have different strengths. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Oct 2019
How AWS VPC Traffic Mirroring works
Solve cloud network traffic issues with VPC Traffic Mirroring. Breakdown how traffic mirroring works and how it can boost monitoring and security practices in your AWS environment. Continue Reading
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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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28 Aug 2019
Unlock hybrid cloud with this AWS Transit Gateway integration
AWS Direct Connect should be a much more attractive service for enterprises due to some recent changes. See how these upgrades can simplify your hybrid architecture. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
22 Aug 2019
Follow this Terraform and AWS tutorial to create a VPC
As an infrastructure-as-code tool, Terraform simplifies and streamlines resource deployments. Follow along with this example, which features Amazon VPCs, to get started. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jul 2019
Use AWS IoT device shadows to improve app-device communication
IoT apps are only as good as the data they collect. Shadows can help improve communications between the app and its related devices, so things don't go awry when network issues arise. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 May 2019
Storage Gateway basics to set an AWS hybrid storage strategy
AWS Storage Gateway deploys a gateway that connects on-premises tasks and applications to the AWS cloud. This sets your IT infrastructure up for disaster recovery and backup. Continue Reading
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Answer
22 May 2019
AWS Storage Gateway performance depends on resource placement
Senior technology editor Stephen Bigelow breaks down how AWS Storage Gateway can trip up users' hybrid cloud strategies. Beware these issues with latency and security. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2019
AWS Direct Connect tiers address planned network spikes
AWS Direct Connect pivots toward higher bandwidth requirements and cuts prices on lower tiers to handle customers' seasonal workload peaks and make AWS stickier overall. 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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Opinion
15 Feb 2019
AWS' blockchain approach takes divergent paths
AWS was slow to embrace blockchain but now offers two approaches to the concept. Review the specs of Quantum Ledger Database and Amazon Managed Blockchain. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Dec 2018
AWS month in review: Cloud networking services abound
AWS' cloud networking services got a big upgrade in December, with a second VPN offering, expanded VPC connections and WebSocket support for API Gateway. 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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Photo Story
29 Oct 2018
Build an AWS multiregion architecture to meet global demand
Globally distributed applications offer a number of benefits, such as high availability. But IT teams need to put in the work to successfully deploy an AWS multiregion architecture. 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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Tip
09 Oct 2018
Third-party tools ease multi-cloud network snags
Aviatrix is one of a host of third-party networking services that IT teams can use to simplify complex multi-cloud deployments and supplement AWS-native tools. Continue Reading
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Answer
31 Aug 2018
VMware Network Insight eyes better AWS network visibility
Some AWS users should consider a third-party tool to find better visibility into their network infrastructure and traffic patterns instead of relying on Amazon VPC. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Aug 2018
Enlist AWS IoT security tools to defend your network
The internet of things offers great promise but introduces some unique risks. Research common vulnerabilities and follow best practices to secure your AWS IoT deployment. 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
25 Jun 2018
AWS Shield provides DDoS attack protection as threats mount
DDoS attacks continue to grow in sophistication, and enterprises need to be on alert. AWS Shield provides two tiers of automatic protection, but are they enough? Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 May 2018
Bare-metal instances augment AWS' IaaS options
Infrastructure was AWS' focus in May, as the cloud provider made good on several of its promises with features that provide more diverse compute options -- including some that directly challenge ... Continue Reading
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Tip
15 May 2018
Compare dedicated cloud connections from AWS, Azure and GCP
Leading public cloud providers offer dedicated, albeit different, options to help enterprises securely connect to off-premises resources. Here's a breakdown of your options. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 May 2018
Tips and tools to give AWS network performance a jolt
Don't wait for network performance to lag to do something about it. Proactively monitor AWS workloads to identify troublesome areas that can disrupt the end-user experience. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Apr 2018
Native, third-party tools boost interoperability in cloud
AWS exposes APIs and provides container services for portability, but does it go far enough? Some IT pros still find themselves leaning on third-party tools to fill critical gaps. 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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News
10 Apr 2018
With cloud IoT platform, AWS hopes to leap stubborn barriers
During the last six months, AWS has demonstrated a commitment to IoT technology. But while it has a prominent place in the cloud IoT market, the technology doesn't fit all needs. Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2018
Enterprises wear large targets in cloud cryptomining hacks
Several examples of cryptojacking highlight organizational difficulties -- or outright neglect -- in securing AWS environments. Whether the trend continues is up to enterprise IT. 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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News
08 Mar 2018
VMware cloud services tidy up AWS migration path
VMware Cloud on AWS has improved migrations, cost controls and availability, as VMware pitches customers on the value of hosting vSphere-based workloads on the public cloud. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Feb 2018
AWS Direct Connect gateway grants your network global access
Large global enterprises will welcome AWS Direct Connect gateways, which enable multi-region connections to VPCs. However, some limitations to the service still exist. 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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News
01 Feb 2018
AWS bandwidth upgrade opens door to more data movement
A bandwidth jolt to AWS networking services gives customers faster data transfer between services, and creates workflows that might have otherwise been prohibitive. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Jan 2018
EC2 features aim at network, performance improvements
AWS users have a green light to rev the full bandwidth potential of a particular instance. AWS removed its 5 Gbps limit and improved performance for network connections to and from Elastic Compute ... 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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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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Tip
31 Mar 2017
Amazon Route 53 benefits include efficient domain management
There are many domain hosting options, but Amazon Route 53 stands out from the pack for resolution speed -- especially among AWS users. Route 53 offers these benefits for users. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Oct 2016
Benefits of moving from EC2-Classic to VPC
AWS replaced EC2-Classic instances with Virtual Private Cloud to help enterprises better secure networks and resources. Here's how the two instances differ and how to migrate to VPC. Continue Reading
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Answer
12 Oct 2016
Which caching engines does Amazon ElastiCache support?
Amazon ElastiCache supports Redis and Memcached as in-memory caching engines. What are the main features of each and how do they differ? Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jul 2016
Control AWS traffic with routing policies
AWS offers four routing policies in Amazon Route 53 Traffic Flow. While each option balances heavy traffic loads, admins must consider each policy's specific uses. 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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Answer
20 Jan 2016
How can I troubleshoot AWS connectivity problems?
Our business is having trouble connecting to our AWS resources. We're not sure if this is an availability or connectivity issue. How can we determine the problem? Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2015
Amazon Route 53 adds Traffic Flow, beats most prices
AWS shops are excited to see Amazon Route 53 add Traffic Flow, though there are also third-party products on the market that offer similar features. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Aug 2015
What to know before going all-in with AWS AppStream
While a valuable service for AWS users looking to connect to different types of devices, AppStream has network and security limitations IT professionals should consider. Continue Reading