Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure
Successfully moving workloads to the public cloud or hinging your entire business on AWS infrastructure can be a tricky endeavor. Companies must possess a strong understanding of all facets of the Amazon cloud, including instance types, reliability zones as well as ancillary products available within the cloud infrastructure.
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Tip
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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Tip
03 Jun 2022
Break down the Amazon EKS pricing model
There are several important variables within the Amazon EKS pricing model. Dig into the numbers to ensure you deploy the service in the most cost-effective way. 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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News
16 Dec 2019
Government Amazon antitrust inquiries scrutinize market dominance
The federal government and states are examining whether Amazon stifles competition and violates antitrust laws. The inquiries could result in action such as breakup of the tech giant. Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2019
Amazon's growth strategy could target 5 key markets
Amazon could move well beyond its core e-commerce and cloud services businesses in pursuit of growth, targeting markets such as publishing, health care and travel. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Dec 2019
Prepare for an AWS outage with these preventative steps
Set up the proper data protection and recovery measures before a cloud outage hits. Follow these backup and disaster recovery tips to keep workloads running during and after an outage. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
04 Dec 2019
A complete guide to AWS re:Invent 2019
AWS re:Invent is one of the biggest cloud and IT events of the year. Use this AWS conference guide to get the latest news and expert analysis before, during and after the show. Continue Reading
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News
25 Nov 2019
AWS rejects Elasticsearch trademark lawsuit claims
AWS' response to Elasticsearch's trademark infringement lawsuit denies the allegations, but experts say a settlement is likely and justifiably in the cards. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Nov 2019
Get to know these AWS hybrid cloud storage and architecture services
Use this breakdown to build a hybrid cloud strategy. Learn the ins and outs of AWS' hybrid cloud capabilities, from AWS Snowball devices to AWS Outposts and VMware Cloud on AWS. Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2019
Microsoft JEDI contract leaves AWS to weigh its options
Losing the $10 billion JEDI cloud computing contract to Microsoft forces AWS to consider its next steps in trying to reverse the government's surprise decision. Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2019
Microsoft wins $10 billion JEDI contract over AWS
In a surprise move, the DOD has awarded Microsoft, not AWS, its controversial JEDI cloud computing contract. The deal has a price tag of up to $10 billion over 10 years. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Oct 2019
How to get the most out of AWS re:Invent 2019
Get the lowdown on this year's re:Invent before you go. With tips on travel logistics, session reservations and social outings, you'll be ready to maximize your time in Las Vegas. Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2019
AWS' open source entreaties now include cloud credits
AWS will offer promotional cloud credits to open source project maintainers that meet certain criteria. The move comes after repeated tensions with some companies. Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2019
AWS ups the ante to win SAP cloud ERP workloads
New AWS high-memory instances geared for SAP ERP implementations reflect an ongoing push by hyperscalers for these lucrative workloads. But many SAP customers are early in their move to the cloud. Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2019
PayGo cloud migration to AWS includes SIOS for HA, DR
Utility payment company realized "astonishing" savings by migrating from a private data center to AWS but the move required more than just throwing the red switch. Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2019
AWS faces Elasticsearch lawsuit for trademark infringement
In a new lawsuit, Elasticsearch alleges that AWS committed trademark infringement and false advertising in connection with services associated with Elasticsearch, the popular search and analytics platform. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Sep 2019
AWS Ground Station aims to lower satellite data costs
AWS Ground Station is Amazon's foray into satellite communications. Learn how one data and analytics company is using this satellite data transmission service. Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2019
New details emerge about AWS Outposts as launch nears
AWS Outposts will ship later this year. In advance of that launch, AWS has given customers a sense of what they can expect from the first release of the private, on-premises version of its public cloud infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Infographic
27 Aug 2019
Navigate AWS storage options through the years
Storage services were foundational to AWS' early success and remain central to customers' cloud strategies today. Visualize the growth and usage of AWS storage with this infographic. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2019
Hearst puts cloud governance first in move to AWS, Azure
Cloud governance, both from a security and cost perspective, was crucial for Hearst Corp. as it moved its IT operations to AWS and Microsoft Azure. 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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Blog Post
30 Apr 2019
AWS month in review: Enable snapshot automation for Redshift
Boosted AWS snapshot automation aims to improve data backup in Amazon Redshift and Aurora Serverless. AWS also launched block storage for Snowball Edge and updated Amazon Elasticsearch. Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 Apr 2019
What the AWS and open source spat means for users and enterprises
Explore the concerns at the center of the AWS vs. open source debate and how they play into a larger conflict between the open source community and public cloud providers. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Apr 2019
Analyze Amazon S3 storage classes, from Standard to Glacier
Select the proper S3 class to improve your storage strategy. Learn the differences in cost and fit, such as which tiers offer frequent access and which are better for archiving. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2019
Words to go: AWS cloud migration services
Whether you transfer large applications, servers or databases, AWS offers a range of migration tools. Familiarize yourself with its native services to map out a move to the cloud. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Mar 2019
Amazon FSx vs. EFS: Compare the AWS file services
The overlap between Amazon FSx and EFS makes it difficult to determine which will be a better fit for your organization. Learn the major differences between the two managed file services, from usage and storage volumes to pricing and more. Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2019
Expansions to VMware Cloud on AWS continue hybrid cloud push
Wider availability of VMware Cloud on AWS to 13 worldwide regions, along with VMware's adjusted software release cadence, reflects the realities of the cloud and hybrid cloud world. Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2019
AWS Elasticsearch distro stokes open source competitive fires
The new AWS-backed Open Distro for Elasticsearch may constitute a fork of the popular distributed search and systems analytics engine. What it means for customers is yet to come. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2019
AWS CloudFormation complaints spark roadmap pledge
AWS has responded to user complaints over feature lag and a perceived lack of organizational support for CloudFormation, its popular native infrastructure-as-code service. 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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Opinion
27 Feb 2019
AWS acquisitions continue with focus to build on core services
Explore what AWS' recent IT purchases say about the cloud vendor's overall acquisition strategy and why it likes to make the smaller deals instead of any big splash. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2019
Hotel chain bets on AWS migration for cloud IT strategy
Choice Hotels has placed its technological future in the hands of AWS. Choice's CTO says it's the right move at the right time, the potential for lock-in notwithstanding. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2019
CloudEndure acquisition expands AWS' cloud migration tools
AWS' acquisition of CloudEndure underscores the move toward multi-cloud, as well as demand from customers for an easier path to public cloud. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Nov 2018
AWS month in review: Expanded EC2 options and a blastoff into space
IT and development teams who try to keep pace with AWS' ever-expanding portfolio have a lot to catch up on this month. First, to see the most significant news that came out of AWS re:Invent 2018 ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Aug 2018
AWS balances GA of Aurora Serverless with new instance types
AWS updates in August include general availability of Amazon Aurora Serverless for MySQL, more instance types, continued progress into serverless territory, and deeper ties to VMware on premises ... Continue Reading