Features

Features

• Shared responsibility necessary to secure AWS resources

  Whether deploying third-party tools or simply managing permissions, the responsibility of securing cloud resources belongs to the entire IT staff.  Continue Reading

• Cultivate a controlled cloud with AWS management tools

  Cloud management systems are growing in demand, as the vast array of products that AWS offers can quickly lead to sprawl. These tools can help control the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Cloud data analytics rise into the stratosphere

  Several surveys point to big data analytics as an object of fascination to enterprises in the cloud. With several tools to process data, AWS intends to meet that need.  Continue Reading

• New AWS products complicate cloud app development

  AWS offers a host of native tools for app development, and third-party tools add to the influx of options boosting developer productivity.  Continue Reading

• Making sense of AWS containers, EC2 Container Service

  Some enterprises are diving head first into cloud containers, but the technology -- an old form of virtualization brought back into vogue -- has its pros and cons.  Continue Reading

• Top five expert tips on AWS Educate, Elastic Beanstalk and more

  These tips on AWS Elastic Beanstalk, microservice architecture and AWS Educate were the popular topics on SearchAWS among readers and AWS cloud users this year.  Continue Reading

• CloudHSM offers premium level of cloud security

  AWS provides numerous customizable security options for its customers, but those in search of private access to dedicated hardware turn to CloudHSM.  Continue Reading

• Implementing AWS security best practices

  AWS has improved its security features and offers a slew of resources for hardening its cloud. But admins still play a part in preventing breaches.  Continue Reading

• AWS confusion spurs interest in managed cloud services

  Companies interested in AWS often need help selecting and deploying the right mix of cloud services. Many are turning to managed cloud services.  Continue Reading

• AWS Lambda aims to shear time off cloud development

  Developers can use AWS Lambda to target code in response to real-time “events.” However, the benefits may only exist if you use and stay on AWS.  Continue Reading

• Supporting Internet of Things applications in AWS

  AWS has tools to help manage Internet of Things devices and apps, but PaaS database architectures could better handle IoT's large amounts of data.  Continue Reading

• AWS resellers can put a silver lining in your cloud

  All the choices on AWS can be overwhelming, particularly if it's your first cloud effort or it's time to expand. That's where AWS partners can help.  Continue Reading

• Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud features explained

  AWS EC2 is a cloud service that's easy to use and easy to set up if companies understand its many facets and features.  Continue Reading

• Experts predict a sunny outlook for the cloud in 2015

  What does 2015 hold in store for the cloud? Experts say the market will grow, with the number of available applications doubling in number.  Continue Reading

• Overcoming the pitfalls of today's IaaS price wars

  Choosing the right IaaS provider can be a stressful experience. How can you avoid the pitfalls so many businesses experience when migrating to the cloud?  Continue Reading

• What expert cloud watchers didn't expect in 2014

  We asked expert cloud watchers to share what they weren't expecting to see in 2014. And we were, uh, surprised by some of their answers.  Continue Reading

• HPC in the cloud: Three options take center stage

  This article reviews the advantages of HPC in the cloud and the three providers taking center stage.  Continue Reading

• Learn about using Amazon AppStream to stream resource-gobbling apps

  In this feature, contributor Caroline de Lacvivier answers frequently asked questions about Amazon Web Services' new developer tool, Amazon AppStream.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: All about WorkSpaces, Amazon's new cloud-based desktop service

  Associate Site Editor Caroline de Lacvivier answers common questions about Amazon Web Services' new cloud-based desktop service, Amazon WorkSpaces.  Continue Reading