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• AWS Lambda helps IT pros avoid management overhead

  AWS Lambda helps admins avoid some management overhead, but isn't a cure-all. These five strategies can help you use Lambda to better manage code. Continue Reading

• How to save an Amazon EBS snapshot to S3

  I'd like to back up an Elastic Block Store volume to AWS S3. What do I have to do and what are the associated costs? 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

• How to optimize memory for AWS database applications

  Taking advantage of SSD technologies for database applications can be challenging. Here are a few tips for dealing with AWS applications. Continue Reading

• Setting up a CloudFront distribution on AWS S3

  AWS CloudFront works with a range of other services, including EC2 and S3. Follow these steps to set up a CloudFront distribution from an S3 bucket. Continue Reading

• It takes more than brute force to beat shadow IT

  Think you know how much cloud use is in your organization? Think again. Shadow IT is more common -- and harder to control -- than suspected.Continue Reading

• Testing AWS cloud application security

  Many public cloud providers offer tools to test security, but they can't do it all. Penetration testing can help detect cloud app security gaps.Continue Reading

• Using Amazon SQS for scalable applications

  AWS SQS has a few advantages over other message queuing systems. The service supports decoupled environments and eliminates queuing management tasks.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

• Best practices for AWS disaster recovery

  Dan Sullivan reviews best practices for AWS disaster recovery to help users identify and plan for unexpected problems related to a disaster.Continue Reading

• How AWS CloudFormation helps streamline cloud resources

  Trying to configure an application stack quickly can be frustrating when you're relying on someone else's documentation. CloudFormation can ease the stress.Continue Reading

• Continuous Deployment and AWS Elastic Beanstalk

  Chris Moyer explains how to use Continuous Deployment with AWS Elastic Beanstalk to reduce development timelines and increase productivity.Continue Reading

• AWS encryption creates a solid base for cloud compliance

  AWS made changes to data encryption features for services like S3, giving admins more flexibility and control. But many say it's still not enough.Continue Reading

• Accelerate dynamic content with AWS CloudFront

  Use AWS CloudFront to optimize the delivery of static content to users and to accelerate dynamic content. This makes the service more useful for non-video-related apps, such as speeding the distribution of user-generated and personalized content.Continue Reading

• Combat a common error with AWS EC2 instances

  RequestLimitExceeded is a common EC2 error that occurs when you make too many calls to AWS instances. But how many are too many?Continue Reading