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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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Lambda extends reach with updates to timeouts, runtimes
AWS Lambda added custom runtimes and longer timeouts. Review the benefits, such as flexibility and easier migration, along with the drawbacks, which include potentially higher costs.
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Review AWS users' options for blockchain projects
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.
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How to use AWS Well-Architected Tool
Use this tutorial to get started with Well-Architected Tool, a service that analyzes workloads and recommends ways to make them more secure, reliable and cost-efficient.
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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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Review AWS users' options for blockchain projects
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.
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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 security Evaluate
GuardDuty, Macie bring AI to cloud security
AWS has added AI-backed services, such as Amazon GuardDuty and Amazon Macie, to expand its security capabilities, but still hasn't addressed users' needs outside of its own platform.
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AWS Auto Scaling gains predictive capability
AWS Auto Scaling offers adjustable resources for workloads with fluctuations in demand. With predictive scaling, AWS applies machine learning to anticipate spikes in capacity needs.
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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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AWS Auto Scaling gains predictive capability
AWS Auto Scaling offers adjustable resources for workloads with fluctuations in demand. With predictive scaling, AWS applies machine learning to anticipate spikes in capacity needs.
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Get started with open source AWS Firecracker
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Lambda extends reach with updates to timeouts, runtimes
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Review AWS users' options for blockchain projects
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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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Microservices help dodge resource limits
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What you need to know for a database migration to AWS
A database migration can be quite messy. Determine your requirements and whether native Amazon services can meet them before you do a complete on-prem database teardown.
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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 won't get in the way of multi-cloud deployments
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E-Handbook | November 2018
Annual AWS conference can educate and overwhelm
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E-Handbook | October 2016
With Amazon cloud storage, know what's in store
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E-Handbook | September 2016
How to implement DevOps in AWS
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E-Handbook | July 2016
AWS instance types come in many shapes and sizes
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E-Handbook | June 2016
Optimize your service with AWS performance monitoring
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AWS service addresses multi-account management
Many organizations struggle to manage their massive collection of AWS accounts, but Control Tower could help. The service automates the creation and governance of user accounts.
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Assess the upcoming AWS hybrid cloud service
AWS Outposts may not make an impact until 2020, but organizations still need to prepare for Amazon's on-prem cloud service to see if the 'cloud-down' approach fits their needs.
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Use these AWS testing best practices for DevOps pipelines
QA testing is an overlooked, but important, part of DevOps. For workloads on AWS, use CodeBuild, CodeCommit and other tools to make the most of your workflow.
Vendor Resources
- AWS Cost Optimization Maturity Model –White Paper
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Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) and backup
AWS launches backup service for its cloud
AWS Backup gives customers management and orchestration tools to simplify snapshots for a variety of Amazon services. The move follows AWS' acquisition of migration and backup vendor CloudEndure.
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure
Choice Hotels goes all-in with AWS
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.
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AWS pricing, cost and ROI
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.