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• AWS automation skills in demand for DevOps, multicloud

  Enterprise commitment to DevOps is on the rise, and AWS teams need higher levels of automation skills -- and potentially new IT roles -- to keep up. Continue Reading

• How the right EC2 instance types can save you time and money

  Cost reduction and workload optimization are key components for IT in application development. Pick the right EC2 instance for your workload to maximize efficiency. Continue Reading

• AWS management tools fit diverse enterprise needs

  AWS Management Console and AWS CodeStar remove some of the learning curve for cloud adopters. Still, both UIs require teams to follow best practices. Continue Reading

• Get in tune with the AWS Spot market to save money

  Enterprises that want more flexibility with EC2 Instances can turn to AWS Spot Instances to save money without having to agree to any fixed contract terms. Continue Reading

• Take AWS MFA, cloud security to the next level

  AWS recommends multi-factor authentication as a best practice for accounts that access administrative services. Here are some ways to apply MFA and prevent cloud access breaches. Continue Reading

• Serverless computing architecture, microservices boost cloud outlook

  Applications that are built on serverless computing and run on microservices change the way IT uses cloud. And AWS Lambda plays a key role in the shift.Continue Reading

• AWS Organizations delivers consistency for large-scale user accounts

  Enterprises operate multiple AWS accounts for a variety of reasons. That approach, however, creates management woes. AWS Organizations automates and simplifies the process.Continue Reading

• Strategies to accelerate AWS Lambda functions

  In this chapter excerpt from Serverless Architectures on AWS, author Peter Sbarski shares five tricks developers can use to improve Lambda function performance.Continue Reading

• Know your AWS downtime limits

  Enterprises have different standards of downtime tolerance, which often vary between applications. Properly set your expectations and avoid unnecessary -- and unwanted -- downtime.Continue Reading

• AWS Managed Services adds competition to MSP market

  Will AWS Managed Services step on its third-party managed service provider partners while trying to find an enterprise foothold?Continue Reading

• Plan for multiple AWS accounts in architecture design

  Enterprises split application development stages into different AWS accounts to isolate and protect workloads. But an improperly designed infrastructure costs teams time and money.Continue Reading

• AWS cost optimization options include native, DIY tools

  AWS Trusted Advisor monitors resources to help IT improve resource use and, ultimately, lower costs. Can you trust AWS to cut cloud costs? Or is a non-native tool better?Continue Reading

• AWS certification types with the most street cred

  Passing an AWS certification exam is often a top benchmark on a cloud pro's resume. These AWS certifications are considered the most difficult -- and valuable.Continue Reading

• Third-party monitoring tools reduce AWS lock-in, fill gaps

  AWS offers an intriguing suite of monitoring tools and capabilities, but many AWS users want a neutral tool that helps reduce lock-in, turning to third-party monitoring services.Continue Reading

• AWS data security comes down to native and third-party tool choices

  Cloud security has been a major roadblock to adoption, but a phalanx of tools allows enterprises to customize an AWS security strategy for each situation.Continue Reading