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• Avoid data loss during AWS Spot Instance termination

  While Spot Instances can be economical, they can also cause data loss without proper backup. Use databases to save instance data, and set up interruption notices to be warned. Continue Reading

• Manage APIs with microservices in a Lambda architecture

  When you use Serverless Framework in an AWS environment, you might run into resource limits. Chris Moyer explains how to use microservices to avoid this problem. Continue Reading

• Test your AWS security tools knowledge

  AWS offers a myriad of native tools and services that enterprises can use to protect their clouds. Sharpen your knowledge of these services, and tighten up your cloud. Continue Reading

• Improve query performance, cut costs with Amazon Athena

  Amazon Athena can query more data formats than its competitor Google BigQuery, but developers must choose easy-to-process formats to enjoy Athena's benefits. Continue Reading

• Work through AWS serverless architecture issues and caveats

  As more serverless configuration and management tools emerge, developers still struggle to deploy serverless architectures. Serverless expert Peter Sbarski shares insights on Lambda and its future. Continue Reading

• Follow this expert advice to improve security in AWS

  AWS security encompasses server tools and concepts. Enterprises that use the right services, VPCs, encryption and DevSecOps can avoid major gaffes that can expose valuable data.Continue Reading

• Overcome legacy DynamoDB limits with a hot migration

  Performing a hot migration in DynamoDB can be a stressful but often necessary process. Here are the steps to upgrade tables without causing downtime or service interruptions.Continue Reading

• How do Hadoop coding errors disrupt big data processing?

  Hadoop coding oversights can wreak havoc on big data projects. What Hadoop limitations should we be wary of with data input and output?Continue Reading

• Why do we receive so many CloudWatch alarms?

  We receive too many alarms from Amazon CloudWatch, which creates clutter and confusion. How can we identify and remove unnecessary CloudWatch alarms?Continue Reading

• DynamoDB Streams keep database tables in sync

  Developers who want to deploy localized apps in different regions should know about database synchronization challenges. DynamoDB Streams and Lambda can ensure tables are updated.Continue Reading

• Four common AWS cloud migration mistakes

  With more than one million customers, AWS has convinced enterprises of all shapes, sizes and industries that its cloud can improve IT operations. But the move isn't always flawless.Continue Reading

• Steps to generate an HTTP response header with AWS Lambda

  Some AWS users have difficulty setting HTTP response headers based on Lambda functions. Chris Moyer explains how to accomplish that task, and how it can be helpful for developers.Continue Reading

• AWS has your back in the Zombie Apocalypse

  Amazon Web Services updated its Terms of Service this week. This otherwise might not be notable, but buried among standard legalese clauses about usage terms and patching policies is a hidden gem ...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

• How can I put an end to AWS network issues?

  Slow bandwidth is affecting our most critical cloud workloads and app performance. What options are available to improve network connectivity to the cloud?Continue Reading