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AWS Nitro 101: What users can expect
While questions remain around the direction of AWS' internal Nitro project, the effort has already translated into more high-performance compute options for users.
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AWS Service Operator manages assets through Kubernetes
AWS added an open source tool to manage infrastructure directly through Kubernetes. But the software is targeted at AWS assets, so don't expect it to help with portability.
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These Lambda updates top users' wish lists
Lambda got a long-awaited upgrade with SQS support, but AWS has more work to do. Here are a few more integrations that could improve Lambda and expand its uses.
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Weave third-party tools into multi-cloud networking
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.
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DynamoDB updates hone in on large enterprises
Expanded features for DynamoDB target tedious workarounds for availability and backups, but might only appeal to large enterprises with massive heaps of data.
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Amazon EKS offers high availability, at a price
With Elastic Container Service for Kubernetes now available, enterprises can weigh the cost benefits of the service. Dig into the numbers to decide whether -- and how -- to deploy EKS.
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Lock down your vulnerable EBS snapshots
Exposed EBS snapshots can leave volumes open to public intrusion or manipulation. Manage your snapshot settings carefully to protect your EC2 data.
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Snowball updates portend more on-prem AWS capabilities
AWS Snowball portable data transfer devices gain EC2 functionality, as the public cloud vendor seeks more ways for customers to use these boxes in their private facilities.
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AWS Nitro 101: What users can expect
While questions remain around the direction of AWS' internal Nitro project, the effort has already translated into more high-performance compute options for users.
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Dig into this AWS data analytics comparison
To tap into the business value of IoT data, organizations first need the right set of tools. Compare these AWS analytics services and the features they bring to the table.
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AWS Nitro 101: What users can expect
While questions remain around the direction of AWS' internal Nitro project, the effort has already translated into more high-performance compute options for users.
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These Lambda updates top users' wish lists
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Weave third-party tools into multi-cloud networking
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DynamoDB updates hone in on large enterprises
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Avoid accidental deletion of Amazon EC2 instances, data
In the push to get applications to production quickly, mistakes can happen. But you can avoid potentially disastrous AWS resource deletion through these features and strategies.
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Preserve data before an EC2 Spot Instance shutdown
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Microservices help dodge resource limits
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Practice caution with BYOL agreements in cloud
A BYOL approach gives enterprises flexibility with their cloud vendors, but be sure to have an exit strategy in case any licensing agreements come to end.
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Manage traffic spikes with Amazon CloudFront
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AWS SSO simplifies native cloud account management
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Get started with Terrform for IaC on AWS
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AWS instance types come in many shapes and sizes
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The shared-responsibility approach to securing AWS
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Start to build your agenda for re:Invent 2018
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.
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AWS Single Sign-On (AWS SSO)
AWS Single Sign-On (AWS SSO) is a service from Amazon Web Services that enables IT to manage user access to multiple applications and AWS accounts from a single, centralized console.
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There's no magic spell, but Amazon AI can pay dividends
For enterprises, the term artificial intelligence comes with a lot of baggage. Start from scratch with these expert tips to get your Amazon AI project off the ground.
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AWS month in review: More for hybrid cloud architectures
September was a low-key month for AWS, even though it rolled out more than 70 updates to its platform. AWS advancements in September were a lot of the standard fodder: services expanded to ...Continue Reading
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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
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AWS Service Operator manages assets through Kubernetes
AWS added an open source tool to manage infrastructure directly through Kubernetes. But the software is targeted at AWS assets, so don't expect it to help with portability.
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AWS database management
AWS adds analytical capabilities to Aurora
AWS continues to add features to its managed transactional database service. The latest takes advantage of Aurora's scale-out approach to potentially double query speed.
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AWS disaster recovery
Amazon plots hybrid cloud course with RDS on site
The latest expansion of the VMware-AWS partnership, centered on RDS, suggests a growing interest from the public cloud giant to extend its reach into enterprise data centers.