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Simplify AWS and on-premises data transfers
Dig into the details of AWS DataSync, such as deployment options and availability. Compare it to similar AWS services and see how it can fit into an organization's cloud strategy.
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Gogo's AWS move epitomizes all-in cloud pros and cons
In-flight broadband service provider Gogo has joined other companies with an all-in cloud push toward AWS, while keeping an eye on portability and its long-term options.
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AWS Elasticsearch distribution sparks open source controversy
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.
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AWS service consolidates multi-account security
AWS Security Hub consolidates an admin's sprawl of cloud assets into dashboards for better security insights. But its resource limitations may blunt its effectiveness, for now.
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While Amazon Web Services (AWS) has established itself as a top contender in the cloud computing market, it's not without its challenges and misconceptions. Get expert insight into the most common and pressing questions regarding AWS management, monitoring, costs, benefits, limitations and more.
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Gogo's AWS move epitomizes all-in cloud pros and cons
In-flight broadband service provider Gogo has joined other companies with an all-in cloud push toward AWS, while keeping an eye on portability and its long-term options.
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AWS buys TSO Logic to attract more cloud migrations
AWS has acquired TSO Logic, which produces analytics that customers can use to plan moves to the cloud. The deal comes with the cloud-market land grab still in its infancy.
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AWS service consolidates multi-account security
AWS Security Hub consolidates an admin's sprawl of cloud assets into dashboards for better security insights. But its resource limitations may blunt its effectiveness, for now.
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AWS product list: Amazon EC2, ECS, IAM and more
The AWS product list is as vast as it is confusing. Here's what you need to know about the most vital AWS products, up to and including Amazon EC2, along with pricing information.
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Lightsail updates include price drops, larger instances
Amazon Lightsail updates will make the cloud bundle an appealing option for some AWS users, but EC2 still provides more benefits for users that need infrastructure flexibility.
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How do data lakes on AWS size up?
An S3 data lake streamlines the analysis of data that lives exclusively on AWS infrastructure but presents limitations for those who want to move beyond the Amazon ecosystem.
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Set up strong data resilience in S3
IT organizations moving to AWS might have data protection concerns. However, with replication across regions and versioning available, savvy S3 users get increased data reliability.
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Simplify AWS and on-premises data transfers
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Get to know these AWS cloud migration tools and services
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.
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Avoid accidental deletion of Amazon EC2 instances, data
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Preserve data before an EC2 Spot Instance shutdown
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Get started with open source AWS Firecracker
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.
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What you need to know for a database migration to AWS
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AWS' burstable VMs can save money with careful use
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DynamoDB takes big steps with ACID, on-demand
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AWS instance types come in many shapes and sizes
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data lake
A data lake is a storage repository that holds a vast amount of raw data in its native format until it is needed.
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AWS service consolidates multi-account security
AWS Security Hub consolidates an admin's sprawl of cloud assets into dashboards for better security insights. But its resource limitations may blunt its effectiveness, for now.
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How enterprises can put Amazon Forecast to work
Consider Amazon Forecast to help with data predictions, resource planning and more. Find out how the service works and ways it can be customized to meet enterprise needs.
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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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AWS month in review: Cloud SLAs abound
AWS added 11 cloud SLAs to its platform in January as it continues to lure enterprises to higher-level services. The contracts should make the services more palatable to organizations that require ...Continue Reading
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Gogo's AWS move epitomizes all-in cloud pros and cons
In-flight broadband service provider Gogo has joined other companies with an all-in cloud push toward AWS, while keeping an eye on portability and its long-term options.
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure
AWS Elasticsearch distribution sparks open source controversy
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.
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AWS cloud development
AWS CloudFormation to get public roadmap after user gripes
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.