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• When to use AWS OpsWorks vs. CloudFormation or Elastic Beanstalk

  There are multiple ways to define and deploy resources on AWS. Break down when to use the different AWS configuration management tools and how they integrate together. Continue Reading

• 2 options to deploy Kubernetes on AWS: EKS vs. self-managed

  AWS users face a choice when deploying Kubernetes: run it themselves on EC2 or let Amazon do the heavy lifting with EKS. See which approach best fits your organization's needs. Continue Reading

• Review AWS Quick Starts for third-party integrations

  AWS Quick Starts integrations use CloudFormation templates to automate deployment of popular technologies from Tableau and IBM, among others. Learn how this 'AWS App Store' works. Continue Reading

• 3 AWS infrastructure management tools to expedite DevOps adoption

  Make the switch to a declarative infrastructure management model on AWS. Deploy tools such as CloudFormation and CodeCommit to boost your DevOps approach. Continue Reading

• Amazon EC2 to S3: A guide to AWS products

  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. Continue Reading

• AWS predictive scaling boosts cloud's resource management

  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.Continue Reading

• Future of AWS hinges on AI, Lambda and on premises

  SearchAWS contributors say AWS' future will continue to focus on AI and machine learning as the cloud provider attempts to stay ahead of the curve.Continue Reading

• Consider these options to reduce AWS data transfer costs

  While it's free to get data onto AWS, it can be expensive to get it off. Avoid being stung by hefty egress fees with services such as CloudFront, Direct Connect and Snowball.Continue Reading

• A complete guide to AWS re:Invent 2018 news and analysis

  AWS re:Invent 2018 is sure to generate a number of important updates for enterprise cloud users. Stay on top of the latest news and analysis with this complete conference guide.Continue Reading

• Assess five ways to deploy AWS containers to production

  Enterprises can choose from a range of AWS container deployment options. To make the right choice, they should first consider how much control they want over the infrastructure.Continue Reading

• AWS bare-metal hosting options still slim after VMC

  VMware Cloud on AWS provides a bare-metal option, and EC2 Dedicated Hosts offer increased isolation. But the majority of AWS offerings won't address true bare-metal needs.Continue Reading

• AWS GPU instance type slashes cost of streaming apps

  The cost of graphics acceleration can often make the technology prohibitive, but a new AWS GPU instance type for AppStream 2.0 makes that process more affordable. Amazon AppStream 2.0, which ...Continue Reading

• Meet accelerated computing needs with FPGA, GPU instances

  AWS' FPGA and Elastic GPU instances both appeal to customers with high-performance computing workloads, but admins should note these important differences between the two.Continue Reading

• Organize hybrid compute resources with Amazon SSM agent

  It's difficult to manage a cloud deployment and even more difficult to get a handle on hybrid cloud. EC2 Systems Manager works across AWS and on-premises servers to lessen the burden.Continue Reading

• EC2 Run Command feature automates server management

  Unlock the power of the relatively unknown EC2 Run Command to consolidate server management in the data center and on EC2 instances.Continue Reading

• Roll DevOps tools into your AWS migration plan

  Enterprises can roll DevOps functionality into an AWS migration plan to enjoy the benefits of infrastructure as code, configuration management and policy as code.Continue Reading

• VPS service provider showdown pits DigitalOcean vs. AWS

  DigitalOcean carved out an early niche among customers running simple, light cloud workloads. Amazon Lightsail could pose a serious threat to DigitalOcean's VPS business.Continue Reading

• AWS Lambda functions have storage capacity, longevity limitations

  AWS Lambda's high scalability can serve as a limitation, as data can be lost if too much strain is placed on the data store. These methods can work around Lambda memory limitations.Continue Reading

• AWS Lambda architecture brings serverless to enterprise cloud

  Serverless computing is a growing facet of public cloud. AWS Lambda helps unite services with functions, allowing developers to focus on code instead of resource management.Continue Reading

• What security benefits do Amazon EC2 Dedicated Hosts provide?

  Dedicated Hosts help ensure high levels of performance and remove some risks associated with multi-tenancy models. But are they any more secure than standard EC2 instances?Continue Reading

• Docker usage rises, but high portability pointless for most

  Docker containers are a powerful and popular development option in the cloud. But, while many IT teams are turning to containers, few can fully take advantage of the technology.Continue Reading

• AWS IoT platform delivers a world of data

  For many IT shops, the Internet of Things is still more theoretical than practical. But AWS IoT is closing that gap, allowing IT teams to put the concept to work.Continue Reading

• How do AWS configuration management tools work?

  When running AWS in our enterprise, it has been a challenge to keep tabs on active resources. Which native tools define and maintain configuration scripts?Continue Reading

• Use DevOps on AWS to automate app deployment

  AWS provides native tools that help developers build, update and test new application builds. But enterprises using AWS tools should be wary of lock-in.Continue Reading

• Tricks to dodge common AWS Lambda problems

  Many cloud operations go off without a hitch, but there are errors that can gum up the works. That includes AWS Lambda functions, which are prone to several common miscues.Continue Reading

• Get smart about backup and DR in AWS

  Mission-critical workloads require a disaster recovery (DR) plan, regardless of whether they are kept on premises or in a public cloud. In AWS disaster recovery, though, IT teams must make specific decisions and follow best practices so IT functions...Continue Reading

• Dive into AWS Lambda example code for S3 alerts

  The functionality of AWS Lambda continues to grow as developers customize the service. Learn how to configure the service to send text messages for S3 changes.Continue Reading

• Set up and configure an AWS Lambda function

  Many developers are turning to AWS Lambda as an alternative to EC2 instances. Creating a Lambda function requires several steps, and we explain how to do it.Continue Reading

• Closely manage your hybrid cloud approach

  Hybrid clouds are a fit for many enterprises, albeit convoluted to set up. IT pros must identify the right cloud providers for workloads and develop strategies to overcome hurdles.Continue Reading

• AWS Config Rules automates AWS tags creation

  AWS Config Rules allows administrators to automate tagging for resources, helping to improve security, prevent sprawl and keep costs in line with expectations.Continue Reading

• New X1 EC2 instance type joins T2 addition

  AWS unveiled two new instance types at re:Invent 2015. The X1 instance supports memory-intensive workloads, while the t2.nano provides bursting capabilities.Continue Reading

• AWS HPC gets big boost from Big O notation

  High-performance computing allows for a variety of tasks in the cloud, including video encoding, an increasingly popular undertaking within Amazon Web Services.Continue Reading

• VPC, Python support bolster Lambda service features

  AWS Lambda has grown in popularity among developers looking to run code without provisioning servers, and a host of new features will expand its functionality.Continue Reading

• Headache-free tools for moving from VMware to AWS

  Cloud users looking to migrate from VMware to Amazon Web Services have several options to ensure their workloads transition safely.Continue Reading

• AWS nudging users toward HVM instance type

  Only two of AWS' 11 current generation instance types use paravirtualization. The rest run on hardware virtualization, a growing preference from AWS.Continue Reading

• Could container cloud action catch Amazon's attention?

  Docker and other container options are gaining popularity. And AWS is diving into the technology, possibly with an eye on native containerization.Continue Reading

• AWS T2 line adds big brother

  A new AWS T2.large instance boosts support for testing apps that need more performance, but IT pros cite several reasons the T2.large isn't for use in production.Continue Reading

• Don't leave legacy apps behind during an AWS migration

  Avoid missteps by constructing a migration roadmap. Understanding applications and identifying migration benefits help smooth the transition to AWS.Continue Reading

• Wrangle AWS Spot Instances with Spot Fleets and save

  Amazon created Spot Fleets to manage entire sets of Spot Instances, an increasingly popular choice among cost-conscious developers.Continue Reading

• Benefits of using Amazon EC2 Container Service with Docker

  Running Docker in Amazon EC2 Container Service allows for greater cloud portability and reduced costs. We explain how to get started.Continue Reading

• Docker on AWS: It's not you, it's me

  When AWS developers weren't feeling the love for Docker, they dug deeper and discovered that the container service wasn't the root of the problem.Continue Reading

• Five important AWS Reserved Instances reports

  AWS Reserved Instances offer the ability to save money in public cloud. Tracking RI use is vital to further optimize costs as cloud complexity grows.Continue Reading

• Amazon earnings numbers show AWS success, IaaS growth

  Amazon finally broke out AWS numbers in its recent earnings report, quieting critics and proving it's a viable IaaS cloud provider for the enterprise.Continue Reading

• Which EC2 instance types are better for regression tests?

  When performing regression tests in the cloud, should we choose to run tests on one AWS EC2 instance versus another?Continue Reading

• Cloud pricing only one factor in bottom line

  To get an actual cost of public cloud, look at more than just price per instance. Factor in security, types of service and network costs as well.Continue Reading

• Survive and thrive in cloud DevOps

  Research shows that more companies are adopting DevOps, or the blending of an organization’s application development and systems operations teams. Cloud DevOps is a natural fit for many organizations because it enables faster development and ...Continue Reading

• Amazon Elastic Beanstalk blurs IaaS and PaaS lines

  AWS gives IaaS users an ability to build apps in Elastic Beanstalk. This strengthens its PaaS message and puts more emphasis on the applications.Continue Reading

• AWS vs. Google comparison guide

  AWS and Google are slugging it out in the public cloud ring -- going blow for blow on price and features. How do they compare on performance and cost?Continue Reading

• AWS EC2 instance availability improves with Auto Recovery

  AWS will now allow instances to recover from multiple types of failure, but it's not a substitute for resilient application design in the cloud.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

• Four AWS-friendly app performance management tools

  Rethinking your APM strategy? We review four AWS-friendly application performance management tools ranging from healthcare software to monitoring.Continue Reading

• Best practices for authentication options on AWS

  This tip reviews authentication options on AWS and best practices for using them to ensure accounts and information are well protected.Continue Reading

• Provision regionally with AWS availability zones

  To design a highly available public cloud in AWS, it's best to provision regionally -- placing applications in regions closest to end customers. Knowing which availability zone to choose is step one.Continue Reading

• Amazon cloud services: What's new?

  Expert Chris Moyer discusses whether Amazon cloud services are new or simply updates of older services.Continue Reading

• Explore new AWS offerings for developers and enterprises alike

  This Amazon Web Services guide contains expert insights on three AWS offerings -- AppStream, Kinesis and WorkSpaces -- while touching on other issues.Continue Reading

• AWS fends off 'bouncy' cloud computing performance perception

  Some Amazon Web Services customers blame 'noisy neighbors' for fluctuating cloud performance, but AWS officials say that's not what's happening.Continue Reading