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Tip
17 Jul 2024
The pros and cons of sovereign clouds
The global distribution of cloud data centers raises serious concerns about regional data privacy laws. Can sovereign clouds help to ease those doubts? Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jun 2024
Compare Datadog vs. New Relic for IT monitoring in 2024
Compare Datadog vs. New Relic capabilities including alerts, log management, incident management and more. Learn which tool is best for your organization. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Jul 2024
What are availability zones?
Availability zones (AZs) are isolated or separated data centers located within specific regions in which public cloud services originate and operate. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Jul 2024
What is an Amazon EC2 Instance? Types, features and pricing
An Amazon EC2 instance is a virtual server in Amazon's Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) scalable compute platform for running applications on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jul 2024
The pros and cons of sovereign clouds
The global distribution of cloud data centers raises serious concerns about regional data privacy laws. Can sovereign clouds help to ease those doubts? Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Jun 2024
What is cloud computing? Types, examples and benefits
Cloud computing is a general term for the delivery of hosted computing services and IT resources over the internet with pay-as-you-go pricing. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jun 2024
Compare Datadog vs. New Relic for IT monitoring in 2024
Compare Datadog vs. New Relic capabilities including alerts, log management, incident management and more. Learn which tool is best for your organization. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 May 2024
Amazon Resource Name (ARN)
An Amazon Resource Name is a file naming convention used to identify a particular resource in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) public cloud. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 May 2024
AWS Reserved Instances
AWS Reserved Instances (RIs) refer to compute capacity that can be reserved on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) and Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) to take advantage of discounted pricing. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Apr 2024
Troubleshooting 7 common errors in AWS CloudFormation
Errors can occur when an AWS developer builds a CloudFormation template, launches a stack or rolls back an update. Prevent and address common errors by following best practices. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Mar 2024
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) is a web-based service that enables businesses to run application programs in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) public cloud. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Mar 2024
Top public cloud providers of 2024: A brief comparison
How do AWS, Microsoft and Google stack up against each other when it comes to regions, zones, interfaces, costs and SLAs? We break down the features of these cloud providers. Continue Reading
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Answer
31 Jan 2024
Amazon ECS vs. Kubernetes: Which should you use on AWS?
Learn the basics about Amazon ECS and Kubernetes, as well as EKS and Fargate, before you choose an application architecture for your workloads on AWS. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Jan 2024
Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3)
Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) is a scalable, high-speed, web-based cloud storage service. The service is designed for online backup and archiving of data and applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Sep 2023
Get started with SageMaker JumpStart
SageMaker JumpStart is a tool for both beginner and experienced machine learning software developers. Learn how the tool simplifies and accelerates the learning process. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Aug 2023
A list of AWS networking services cloud users should know
AWS has cloud networking services for load balancing, traffic routing, content delivery and more. Learn which services and features work best with this overview. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jun 2023
Are AWS Local Zones right for my low-latency app?
AWS offers its customers several options to minimize application latency. Let's look at the role AWS Local Zones can play in delivering your apps right on time. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2023
HPE GreenLake expands further into AWS, VMware clouds
Updates to GreenLake services and new partnerships allow customers to integrate more AWS and VMware public cloud workloads into HPE's private cloud. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Jun 2023
New AWS security tools, updates help IT protect cloud apps
AWS released a slew of updates to improve security as IT pros develop and deploy more enterprise applications via public cloud services. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2023
AWS shuffles DevSecOps deck with CodeGuru Security SAST
A new DevSecOps service links AWS security code scanning to third-party pipeline tools, potentially a shot at GitHub Copilot that increases overlap with AWS SAST partners. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 May 2023
network drive
A network drive is a shared storage device on a local area network (LAN) within a business or home. Continue Reading
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Podcast
14 Apr 2023
Tech news this week: AI software engineer vs. human engineer
As it turns out, software engineering is more than just writing code. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Apr 2023
organizational unit (OU)
An organizational unit (OU) can refer to different things depending on the context, such as an organizational group within a company that is intended to accomplish a specific business function. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Mar 2023
AWS Partner Network (APN)
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN) is a classification endorsed by AWS for a global community of cloud service providers and vendors once they qualify for certain benchmarks. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Mar 2023
virtual server
A virtual server, also known as a virtual machine (VM), is a partitioned space inside a real server and is transparent to users, replicating the functionality of a dedicated physical server. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Mar 2023
computer system
A computer system consists of hardware components that have been carefully chosen so that they work well together and software components or programs that run in the computer. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Mar 2023
AWS Network Load Balancer (NLB)
AWS Network Load Balancer (NLB) is an Amazon Web Services tool that distributes high-performance traffic across multiple cloud instances and provides automatic scaling of resources to ensure low latency and high throughput for applications. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Feb 2023
AWS Key Management Service (AWS KMS)
AWS Key Management Service (KMS) is a managed service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that allows companies to create, control and manage the cryptographic keys that encrypt and protect their data. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Feb 2023
AWS Management Console
The AWS Management Console is a web-based application that lets users access the broad range of services included in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Feb 2023
AWS On-Demand Instances (Amazon Web Services On-Demand Instances)
AWS On-Demand Instances (Amazon Web Services On-Demand Instances) are virtual servers that run in AWS Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) or AWS Relational Database Service (RDS) and are purchased at a fixed rate per hour. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Jan 2023
load balancing
Load balancing is a technique used to distribute network traffic across a pool of servers known as a server farm. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Dec 2022
AWS rolls out new EC2 instances at re:Invent 2022
The wrong instance type can affect workload performance and even increase costs. This year at re:Invent, AWS released new EC2 instances from general purpose to HPC optimized. Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Dec 2022
AWS re:Invent storage updates aim to maximize data value
Among the multitude of announcements at AWS re:Invent 2022, storage was a focus for the cloud vendor. Amazon EFS specifically had several enhancements. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Nov 2022
A preview of the AWS re:Invent 2022 agenda
With AWS re:Invent 2022 offering in-person and virtual options this year, attendees can choose from a range of interactive session types. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Oct 2022
Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) is a cloud computing service in Amazon Web Services (AWS) that manages containers and allows developers to run applications in the cloud without having to configure an environment for the code to run in. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Jul 2022
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS)
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) is a cloud-based container management service that natively integrates with Kubernetes to deploy applications. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jun 2022
Why and how to export data from CloudWatch Logs to S3
There are several reasons to export data out of CloudWatch Logs and into S3. Use this step-by-step tutorial to automate the process. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Jun 2022
chief data officer (CDO)
A chief data officer (CDO) in many organizations is a C-level executive whose position has evolved into a range of strategic data management responsibilities related to the business to derive maximum value from the data available to the enterprise. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Jun 2022
Amazon
Amazon (Amazon.com) is the world's largest online retailer and a prominent cloud services provider. Continue Reading
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Definition
11 May 2022
Google Compute Engine
Google Compute Engine (GCE) is an infrastructure as a service (IaaS) offering that allows clients to run workloads on Google's physical hardware. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 May 2022
Understand AWS Regions vs. Availability Zones
It's easy to forget about data centers when you run workloads in the cloud. Learn how AWS Regions and Availability Zones differ, and how they affect cloud costs and configurations. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 May 2022
8 ways to reduce cloud costs
Organizations need the right strategies in place to avoid cloud cost pitfalls. Stay within your budget with these cost management best practices. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Apr 2022
Follow these examples to use CloudWatch Logs Insights
CloudWatch Logs Insights helps organizations gain insights from a deluge of log data on applications and services. Learn how to implement key features. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
19 Apr 2022
Steps to launch an EC2 instance using AWS CloudFormation
Admins can use AWS CloudFormation templates and resource stacks to deploy an EC2 instance using an infrastructure-as-code approach. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Apr 2022
How cost and complexity factor into AWS DR strategies
To choose the right AWS disaster recovery plan, understand how much downtime your business can tolerate -- and how DR scenarios affect your monthly costs. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
06 Apr 2022
Use the AWS CLI to create an EC2 instance
IT admins can use the AWS CLI to launch and manage EC2 instances. Follow these steps to learn how. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Mar 2022
How an AWS multi-region architecture can strengthen DR
Meet AWS outages head on by learning how to build a multi-region architecture that achieves resiliency in the event of disaster. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Mar 2022
Compare high availability vs. fault tolerance in AWS
To achieve high availability and fault tolerance in AWS, IT admins must first understand the differences between the two models. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Mar 2022
Compare Amazon ECS vs. EKS
Amazon ECS and EKS are similar, but their differences are enough to set them apart for AWS users. Learn which best fits your needs in terms of flexibility, pricing and more. Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2021
AWS to rearchitect support network following major outage
AWS plans to rearchitect its support system to run across multiple regions to prevent a future hours-long outage. Also, it will release an updated Service Health Dashboard. Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2021
AWS Cloud Storage VP talks data growth, price cuts
The market-leading hyperscaler plans more customer cost savings in the future alongside a push for cloud tech education, says AWS Cloud Storage VP Mai-Lan Tomsen Bukovec. Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2021
AWS expands managed file service with FSx for OpenZFS
AWS grows its managed file service portfolio with support for OpenZFS and improvements to FSx Lustre. Experts say AWS could be getting ready to compete with on-premises vendors. Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2021
AWS launches Cloud WAN to manage global networks
AWS Cloud WAN, which creates a centralized dashboard to manage globally distributed on-premises and cloud-based networks, is available in preview mode. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2021
AWS Kubernetes roadmap includes Flux for GitOps
Amazon EKS will include a Flux-based GitOps add-on, while ECS Anywhere seems destined for a niche in edge computing, per roadmap plans unveiled by AWS execs this week. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2021
AWS shakes up cloud storage pricing, expands Free Tier
AWS Free Tier users benefit from increased data transfer limits and the removal of some limited time trials as the hyperscaler further compartmentalizes storage tiers and services. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2021
AWS disaster recovery service now available
AWS disaster recovery services now feature a first-party option with AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery alongside a new Recycling Bin service for data snapshot recovery. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Oct 2021
Amazon VPC traffic mirroring
Traffic mirroring is a feature for Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC). The feature is used to monitor the network-level traffic of workloads. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Aug 2021
Amazon EMR (Elastic MapReduce)
Amazon EMR (previously known as Amazon Elastic MapReduce) is an Amazon Web Services (AWS) tool for big data processing and analysis. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jul 2021
Amazon EFS (Elastic File System)
Amazon EFS (Elastic File System) is a cloud-based file storage service for applications and workloads that run in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) public cloud. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jun 2021
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An Amazon Machine Image (AMI) is a master image for the creation of virtual servers -- known as EC2 instances -- in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Jun 2021
Amazon Glacier
Amazon Glacier, also known as Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) Glacier, is a low-cost cloud storage service for data with longer retrieval times offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Jun 2021
Amazon Lightsail
Amazon Lightsail is an Amazon cloud service that offers bundles of cloud compute power and memory for new or less experienced cloud users. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Jun 2021
Amazon Trust Services
Amazon Trust Services is a certificate authority created and operated by Amazon Web Services. Continue Reading
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Answer
28 May 2021
When should you use AWS IAM roles vs. users?
Access management is critical to securing the cloud. Understand the differences between AWS IAM roles and users to properly restrict access to AWS resources. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 May 2021
AWS CloudWatch
Amazon CloudWatch is a component of Amazon Web Services that provides monitoring for AWS resources and the customer applications running on the Amazon infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Dec 2019
Perform an AWS security assessment with these tips and tools
Cloud security is an ongoing process that demands regular checks for potential vulnerabilities. Use tools such as Amazon Inspector to perform frequent and thorough cloud security assessments. Continue Reading
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Tip
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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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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Tip
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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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
03 Dec 2019
AWS Outposts brings hybrid cloud support -- but only for Amazon
AWS hybrid cloud support has arrived with the release of Outposts, but Amazon takes a different tack on multi-cloud and forbids co-branding partners from so much as using the term. 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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Feature
14 Nov 2019
AWS SysOps certification exam guide outlines admin responsibility
In this book excerpt from "AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate All-in-One Exam Guide," review the best practices for OS and application security on AWS. 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
31 Oct 2019
Use CloudWatch Container Insights to troubleshoot ECS, EKS
Ensure container-based apps run properly in AWS with CloudWatch Container Insights. Discover how to set up and use this feature for detailed assessments of ECS or EKS workloads. Continue Reading
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Answer
29 Oct 2019
How can you prevent a cloud data breach in your AWS environment?
Get a cloud expert's take on the technical factors involved in the Capital One data breach that exposed sensitive data of millions of the bank's customers. 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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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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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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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
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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Tip
30 Sep 2019
Tailor and create compliance rules with this AWS Config tutorial
Get started with this guide to AWS Config rules. Learn how to customize AWS Config managed rules with CloudFormation and create new rules with AWS Lambda. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Sep 2019
What AWS users can learn from the Capital One breach
Don't want to be on the nightly news? Protect sensitive data with cloud security best practices gleaned from what Capital One did wrong -- and what it got right -- during the breach. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Sep 2019
Set up continuous compliance on AWS with Config managed rules
It's difficult to meet cloud compliance demands with manual practices. Establish a continuous compliance posture with AWS Config managed rules and best practices. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Sep 2019
Set AWS security automation in motion with these practices
Enterprises need to continuously improve their cloud security posture. Catch up on the latest expert advice on AWS security tools and practices. 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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Opinion
09 Sep 2019
Prepare for cloud security and shared responsibility
Organizations that move to the cloud must prepare to adapt their security playbooks. Learn how AWS' shared responsibility model complicates cloud security. Continue Reading
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Tip
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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Video
28 Aug 2019
How to use batch operations to process S3 objects
AWS ops pros can use Amazon S3 Batch Operations to process and move high volumes of objects between buckets. Find out how Batch Operations on AWS works with this video tutorial. 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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Tip
08 Aug 2019
Understanding AWS security groups' capabilities and limitations
Expand your knowledge of AWS security groups. Learn how to configure them for traffic protection, along with how they compare to other firewall options on AWS. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jul 2019
Prepare for the deprecation of Amazon S3 path-style API requests
AWS' users should start building apps with virtual-hosted API requests, if they aren't already. Learn about the S3 path-style change and how it could affect your workloads. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jul 2019
How to use Athena to troubleshoot AWS operations issues
Amazon Athena runs analysis against data stored in S3, where AWS admins can find a trove of ops data for troubleshooting and optimization. Use it on ELB, VPC and other services. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2019
Amazon's Werner Vogels talks AWS Outposts, innovation
Amazon CTO Werner Vogels talks about the company's Outposts hybrid cloud hardware, how AWS approaches innovation and future plans for cloud cost containment. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2019
Amazon CTO Werner Vogels on transparency, developers, multi-cloud
In this Q&A, Amazon CTO Werner Vogels dishes on transparency, technology roadmaps, developers, multi-cloud and more. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2019
AWS Summit widens net with services for containers, devs
AWS' latest crop of tools monitors container clusters on its services and simplifies developers' use of preferred IDEs and languages, backed by an emphasis on security. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jul 2019
Do DevSecOps with AWS to practice cybersecurity vigilance
While there may be some contention over the name, DevSecOps is still the way to tackle AWS security at scale, especially with the cloud security skills shortage. 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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News
28 Jun 2019
Cybersecurity pros at AWS re:Inforce urged to embrace data storytelling
Robust data coupled with the power of metaphors can help cybersecurity teams tell stories that get the rest of the business on board with new security initiatives and prepare for security crises. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2019
AWS re:Inforce bares financial firms' cloud security challenges
Cloud security concerns have ebbed among financial services providers, as the panoply of presenters like Capital One, Discover, Barclays and AQR showed at AWS re:Inforce. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Jun 2019
AWS month in review: Security Hub goes live at AWS security conference
AWS this month hosted its inaugural re:Inforce conference in Boston and used the setting to make AWS Security Hub and Control Tower generally available and to introduce a VPC network security ... Continue Reading