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How can we approach an Oracle Database migration to AWS?
Our enterprise plans to move our on-premises databases to the cloud. What's the best method to migrate data from Oracle Database into an AWS EC2 instance? Continue Reading
What licenses do we need to run Oracle Database on AWS?
Working in AWS has made it difficult for our enterprise to keep track of software license limitations. What restrictions should we watch for when running Oracle on AWS? Continue Reading
What are the complications of running Oracle on AWS?
We'd prefer to run several Oracle products in our AWS environment to better our overall performance. Which Oracle products does AWS support, and how complicated is the migration? Continue Reading
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Booming job market increasing AWS career opportunities
AWS-specific jobs are on the rise, and IT professionals need the skills and certifications necessary to compete for them. Here are several ways to accelerate your AWS education. Continue Reading
AWS Config Rules (Amazon Web Services Config Rules)
AWS Config Rules (Amazon Web Services Config Rules) is a service that allows an IT administrator to set desired guidelines for creating and configuring AWS resources. Continue Reading
What are my options for data encryption in AWS?
We're not sure a public cloud is right for us, as we have high standards for data privacy. How does AWS encrypt data, and what key management options does it offer?Continue Reading
Navigate through AWS regions and availability zones
Looking for basics on AWS regions and availability zones -- and how that translates into uptime and availability for cloud workloads? We've got answers.Continue Reading
Enterprise bets on an AWS DR strategy -- and wins
The odds of an AWS outage are small. But if the cloud provider suffers a disruption, businesses need to have a plan in place to protect resources. AWS provides the tools to help.Continue Reading
How can we pinpoint AWS network performance issues?
Performance is lagging on our EC2 instances and EBS volumes. How can tools such as AWS Trusted Advisor help us identify and alleviate these network performance problems?Continue Reading
How can I troubleshoot AWS connectivity problems?
Our business is having trouble connecting to our AWS resources. We're not sure if this is an availability or connectivity issue. How can we determine the problem?Continue Reading
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Shore up vulnerabilities to secure ECS, Docker containers
For all of its popularity, container technology still has security vulnerabilities that IT teams must address. Following several best practices can keep resources safe.Continue Reading
Experts predict hottest AWS features, services for 2016
Last year AWS announced a variety of new container and serverless computing options. But what will be hot in 2016? Our experts took a look at which AWS technologies will evolve this year.Continue Reading
AWS Config (Amazon Web Services Config)
AWS Config is an Amazon cloud auditing tool that provides an inventory of existing resources, allowing an administrator to accurately track AWS assets to analyze compliance levels and security.Continue Reading
AWS Web Application Firewall (AWS WAF)
AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a security system that controls incoming and outgoing traffic for applications and websites based in the Amazon Web Services public cloud.Continue Reading
How can I use microservices and containers to build an app?
We want to scale down one of our large applications. What role do containers play in a microservices-based app, and what other services do I need?Continue Reading
Migration, workflow fluidity among hybrid cloud challenges
It's not easy to migrate data and apps in a hybrid cloud environment. Despite the challenges, the rewards are worth the effort for many businesses.Continue Reading
Amazon Machine Learning
Amazon Machine Learning is an Amazon Web Services product that allows a developer to discover patterns in end-user data through algorithms, construct mathematical models based on these patterns and then create and implement predictive applications.Continue Reading
Amazon Mobile Analytics
Amazon Mobile Analytics is an Amazon Web Services (AWS) product that allows a developer to collect and analyze mobile application usage data.Continue Reading
Book excerpt: AWS S3 tutorial for newbies
Andreas and Michael Wittig, authors of 'Amazon Web Services in Action,' wrote about how to get started with Simple Storage Service, one of the most frequently used products in AWS.Continue Reading
Amazon API Gateway
Amazon API Gateway in an Amazon Web Services (AWS) product that allows a developer to connect non-AWS applications to AWS back-end resources, such as servers or code. Amazon API Gateway allows an AWS customer to increase the overall functionality of...Continue Reading
What should an AWS cloud disaster recovery plan contain?
Now that we're moving applications into AWS, how should our cloud disaster recovery plan differ from a traditional on-premises DR strategy?Continue Reading
AWS skills, certifications pay dividends for IT pros
AWS offers a range of certifications for its public cloud. And while valuable, these certifications shouldn't be the only ones on an IT pro's resume.Continue Reading
Help me set up AWS DR to avoid performance loss
We run critical and non-critical workloads in AWS. How do we set up regions and availability zones to minimize latency and maintain app performance?Continue Reading
When should we use Lambda functions as an EC2 alternative?
Lambda functions have been helpful to respond to events within AWS, but under what circumstances can our enterprise use the service to replace EC2 instances?Continue Reading
AWS Service Catalog (Amazon Web Services Service Catalog)
The AWS Service Catalog (Amazon Web Services Service Catalog) is a product that allows cloud administrators to provision applications for end users by setting configurations within product portfolios.Continue Reading
availability zones
Availability zones (AZs) are isolated locations within data center regions from which public cloud services originate and operate.Continue Reading
AUFS (Advanced Multi-Layered Unification Filesystem)
Advanced multi-layered unification filesystem (AUFS) is a union filesystem sometimes used in platform-as-a-service environments to merge distinct directory hierarchies into a single directory. This may be done to consolidate a large repository ...Continue Reading
hardware security module (HSM)
A hardware security module (HSM) is a physical device that provides extra security for sensitive data.Continue Reading
How does Amazon API Gateway secure API calls?
Our enterprise is concerned about our approach to APIs, including API throttling and DoS attacks. How does Amazon API Gateway mitigate API security risks?Continue Reading
Elastic Beanstalk handles AWS application deployment
AWS Elastic Beanstalk frees up developers by easing deployment, regardless of language or server, and managing the necessary infrastructure.Continue Reading
Experts weigh in on re:Invent 2015, AWS conference expectations
As AWS prepares for its annual re:Invent conference, our SearchAWS.com experts projected what developments the public cloud provider might announce.Continue Reading
Docker deployment can work wonders for test and dev
While it might not be a fit in every scenario, AWS support for popular Docker containers can save application developers some time and headaches.Continue Reading
Meet the family of AWS EC2 instance types
AWS EC2 instance types offer an array of options for compute power. Get to know the nine types of Elastic Compute Cloud instances to help your business succeed.Continue Reading
AWS Spot Fleets (Amazon Web Services Spot Fleets)
An AWS Spot Fleet (Amazon Web Services Spot Fleets) is a collection of virtual servers (instances) purchased at reduced rates within Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2). EC2 also manages those servers.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
AWS On-Demand Instances (Amazon Web Services On-Demand Instances)
AWS On-Demand Instances (Amazon Web Services On-Demand Instances) are virtual servers that run in AWS Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) or AWS Relational Database Service (RDS) and are purchased at a fixed rate per hour.Continue Reading
AWS OpsWorks (Amazon Web Services OpsWorks)
AWS OpsWorks is a cloud computing service from Amazon Web Services (AWS) that manages infrastructure deployment for cloud administrators.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
Elevate to the cloud with AWS startup program
Startups can claim incentives when joining AWS and other public cloud providers, but choose resources carefully from the get-go.Continue Reading
Get your career on the fast track to an AWS education
IT professionals receive a boost in career prospects by achieving AWS certification. But before tackling the big test, they should hit the books.Continue Reading
AWS Reserved Instance Marketplace (Amazon Web Services Reserved Instance Marketplace)
The AWS Reserved Instance Marketplace (Amazon Web Services Reserved Instance Marketplace) is an online store in which businesses can buy or sell new or partially used Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) Reserved Instances.Continue Reading
What are the benefits and drawbacks of an AWS SLA?
It's hard to determine when to adhere to a service-level agreement versus compromising for price. What are the pros and cons of the AWS SLA?Continue Reading
How does EFS compare to other AWS storage options?
Amazon Elastic File System is one of a handful of choices for data storage. What are its strengths and weaknesses compared to other storage services?Continue Reading
How does Elastic File System affect AWS storage costs?
Amazon only charges for actual storage capacity incurred in its new Elastic File System service. Fine, but what is the final price for the service?Continue Reading
What security features are available in AWS EFS?
Our enterprise is interested in storing EC2 instances in AWS Elastic File System. How does EFS protect and restrict access to data and resources?Continue Reading
Matching AWS products to enterprise needs
Spin up an instance, process data in real time and manage the security of the cloud with these Amazon services. But which service performs which function?Continue Reading
Overcome problems during an AWS migration
AWS migration can cause headaches for users when selecting computing resources or configuring a network. Put a plan in place to succeed.Continue Reading
Partners and development tools bolster the AWS ecosystem
With its partner network and enhanced development tools, Amazon Web Services is following in the footsteps of other major vendors in creating an ecosystem around its key products. This handbook provides advice on how best to explore and use the ...Continue Reading
AWS Reserved Instances (Amazon Reserved Instances)
AWS Reserved Instances are virtual servers spun up in Amazon Web Services, allowing cloud administrators to purchase computing power at contract pricing.Continue Reading
AWS Educate (Amazon Web Services Educate)
AWS Educate is a grant program that aims to teach the next generation of IT cloud professionals how to use Amazon's platform.Continue Reading
Cloud computing definition in constant flux
The cloud and its definition are hard to grasp, as each regularly evolves. Vendors continue to push the boundaries of cloud computing with new offerings.Continue Reading
Stay one step ahead of AWS cloud security issues
IT administrators cite security concerns in their hesitation to migrate to the cloud, but Amazon's array of options provides answers for those skeptics.Continue Reading
What are the best AWS cost management tools?
Our company migrated to AWS to save money, but we're having a hard time managing and monitoring cloud costs. What tools can help?Continue Reading
How do I schedule tasks in Amazon EC2 Container Service?
Our enterprise started using Amazon ECS to run instances within containers. How can developers create and schedule tasks in the service?Continue Reading
How can we save money in Amazon EC2 Container Service?
Our group doesn't need containers all the time. How can we scale back or stop a Docker container that's running in Amazon Elastic Container Service?Continue Reading
Enabling real-time data processing with Amazon Kinesis
IT teams in search of real-time data processing can use Kinesis, Amazon's cloud-based managed messaging service. Here's a look at its pros and cons.Continue Reading
How can I manage workloads that run on-premises and in AWS?
Our enterprise is running workloads on-premises and in AWS. What tools and resources can we use to maintain performance in all the applications?Continue Reading
Should you shop for a SaaS tool in the AWS Marketplace?
With a wealth of options available in the AWS Marketplace and from independent vendors, enterprises have a tall task in selecting the right SaaS tool.Continue Reading
Three tactics for choosing an AWS technology partner
If your enterprise lacks in-house AWS skills, try outsourcing a new cloud project. But the quality of the firm might mean the difference between success and failure.Continue Reading
Five quick tips: Basics for using Amazon EC2 instances
Taking advantage of Amazon EC2 can keep your business running at peak performance without breaking the budget.Continue Reading
What is the AWS billing structure for Lambda?
We clarify how Amazon bills users for their requests within Lambda. Dealing with large and small numbers, developers need to be aware of their computing decisions.Continue Reading
How do I manage and monitor AWS Lambda code?
AWS Lambda code creates threads and processes to help companies thrive. But how should developers manage Lambda functions for the best results?Continue Reading
What is AWS Lambda and how can our enterprise use it?
Lambda automatically manages compute resources for its AWS users. But, how can your business take advantage of Lambda's responsive offerings?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
OpenStack services cheat sheet for the AWS developer
AWS-savvy developers that have to work in OpenStack can use this handy cheat sheet as a quick reference to each vendor's cloud services.Continue Reading
What are the top features in AWS Machine Learning?
Before our developers experiment with AWS Machine Learning, what are some of its main features, how much does it cost and how secure is the service?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
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
No silver bullet for AWS performance, cost monitoring
Cloud has created a complex IT environment that requires an arsenal of tools for monitoring infrastructure, application performance and costs.Continue Reading
Dissecting AWS EC2 Reserved Instances for savings
It's important to understand the differences in AWS Reserved Instance tiers to get the most return on your investment.Continue Reading
The bright future of Agile and DevOps
DevOps has a bright future for cloud-based app development. It can improve efficiency and help companies better leverage public and private clouds.Continue Reading
Advice for when to pick AWS vs. third-party tools
Choosing AWS tools or third-party tools depends on the types of tools you want to employ. Here's some advice to help you better understand.Continue Reading
Get to know Python tools and how to use them
Python tools can be incredibly useful in application development. Learn how to set up a Python environment and build your application.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
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
When and how to use the AWS Command Line Interface
Sometimes a command line is needed for application management. Learn how and when to use the AWS Command Line Interface.Continue Reading
Amazon Route 53
Amazon Route 53 is a scalable domain name system (DNS) service intended to give business and developers a reliable way to direct end users to applications.Continue Reading
Embedding IAM roles in EC2 instances
Configuring role-based security within AWS lets you associate an IAM role with an instance. And that can improve security and help you better manage your instances.Continue Reading
Test your knowledge: Amazon Redshift quiz
Test your knowledge of Amazon Web Services' fully managed data warehouse service with this 10-question quiz.Continue Reading
AWS Multi-Factor Authentication (AWS MFA)
AWS Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is the practice or requiring two or more forms of authentication to protect AWS resources.Continue Reading
Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS)
Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS) is a simple, fully-managed “push” messaging service that allows users to push texts, alerts or notifications, like an auto-reply message, or a notification that a package has shipped.Continue Reading
Pros and cons of building cloud-native apps in AWS
David Linthicum reviews the benefits and tradeoffs of building cloud-native apps in platforms like AWS, and why they tend to scale better.Continue Reading
Managing AWS multi-factor authentication
Creating a strong password policy in AWS is one step to protect data. If managed properly, multi-factor authentication adds another layer of protection.Continue Reading
Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES)
Amazon Simple Email Service is a pay-per-use service that allows you to build in email functionality into an application that you are running on AWS.Continue Reading
Test your knowledge: Amazon Simple Storage Service quiz
Think you know everything about Amazon Simple Storage Service? Test your storage knowledge with this 10 question quiz about Amazon S3.Continue Reading
Does AWS CloudFront work with static and dynamic content?
Dan Sullivan reviews AWS CloudFront and the two types of content it works with, static and dynamic.Continue Reading
AWS CloudFormation (Amazon Web Services CloudFormation)
Amazon Web Services CloudFormation is a free service that provides developers with a simple way to create and manage an assortment of Amazon Web Service resources while keeping them organized.Continue Reading
Benefits of Amazon SES in the enterprise
Marketing firms and online gaming companies often look for less expensive ways to send bulk email to customers or would-be buyers. Here's a look at what Amazon SES has to offer.Continue Reading
Amazon CloudFront
Amazon CloudFront is a content delivery service that works in conjunction with other Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide developers with a simple way to distribute content to end users.Continue Reading
Amazon Simple Database Service (SimpleDB)
Amazon Simple Database Service (SimpleDB), also known as a key value data store, is a highly available and flexible non-relational database that allows developers to request and store data, with minimal database management and administrative ...Continue Reading
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a directory service designed for tracking system users and providing ways of keeping track of information about how they get authenticated.Continue Reading
Five essential Amazon WorkSpaces management tasks
Amazon WorkSpaces alleviates much of the management headache and overhead of traditional desktops, but there are still five management tasks cloud admins need to handle.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
Google Compute Engine
Google Compute Engine is an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offering that allows clients to run workloads on Google's physical hardware. GCE competes with Amazon's Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) and Microsoft Azure.Continue Reading
Understanding the connection between AWS, DevOps
David Linthicum explains the connection between AWS and DevOps, how it brings together development and operations to produce better applications and reduce the time it takes to improve and deploy them, and the Amazon Web Services that support it.Continue Reading
What Amazon CloudWatch Logs can and can't do
There are a lot of tools available to manage AWS resources, including the native CloudWatch Logs. So, what exactly does it do and is this monitoring tool right for your enterprise?Continue Reading
Improve network availability with Amazon Route 53
Route 53 is an Amazon service that gets less attention than some of the others, but that doesn't mean it's not important. This scalable DNS service can improve network availability and reliability.Continue Reading
Use Amazon CloudSearch to build search indexes
Judith Myerson explains how to use Amazon CloudSearch, a cloud-based search service, to create a search domain, upload data to the domain, build and deploy search indexes and start submitting search requests.Continue Reading
Tracking user activity with AWS CloudTrail
AWS CloudTrail is a Web service that keeps track of AWS API calls in your account and stores logs from multiple accounts and multiple regions in the same S3 bucket. Learn to turn on AWS CloudTrail and to find and read log files.Continue Reading
Best practices to create and use Amazon EC2 instances
Learn how to sign up for AWS, create an IAM user, create security groups and launch an EC2 instance using the AWS Management Console.Continue Reading