AWS Lambda

Resources in the AWS Lambda topic cover deployment strategies for serverless computing within Amazon Web Services. Expert tips give developers details on how to run code without managing infrastructure using an Amazon Lambda function or triggers for event-driven computing. You'll also get news on the microservices architecture market and adoption trends.

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AWS Lambda News

December 06, 2018 06 Dec'18
COBOL applications can go serverless on AWS Lambda

More business-critical applications can now move to a serverless architecture in the cloud with the arrival of COBOL support in AWS Lambda.
November 30, 2018 30 Nov'18
AWS improves Lambda serverless platform for developers

Several touches to AWS Lambda aim to soothe developers' concerns over the serverless computing platform, including the ability to use their choice of tools.
November 19, 2018 19 Nov'18
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.
November 16, 2018 16 Nov'18
AWS Lambda monitoring goes mainstream with New Relic beta

New Relic users and prospects will investigate AWS Lambda monitoring features released in private beta, as serverless usage filters in to enterprise IT shops.

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AWS Lambda Get Started

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AWS Outposts continues the trend of 'cloud-down' hybrid

AWS Outposts may not make an impact until 2020, but organizations still need to prepare for Amazon's on-prem cloud service to see if the 'cloud-down' approach fits their needs. Continue Reading
Firecracker

Firecracker is a light-weight virtualization technology open sourced by Amazon Web Services. Continue Reading
Lambda support for PowerShell Core opens developer doors

In this video, SearchAWS contributor Adam Bertram breaks down PowerShell Core support in AWS Lambda and how Microsoft developers can make the most of this integration. Continue Reading

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AWS Lambda functions become more flexible, but use caution

AWS Lambda added custom runtimes and longer timeouts. Review the benefits, such as flexibility and easier migration, along with the drawbacks, which include potentially higher costs. Continue Reading
Explore the new year's emerging IT trends

Small data centers, intelligent IT management tools -- digital diversity? Catch up on the 10 trends driving IT operations forward in 2019, and how they'll shape your organization. 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

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Manage AWS Lambda

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Navigate the AWS Lambda lifecycle to give functions a tuneup

Concurrency limits and cold starts affect the performance of Lambda functions. Gain a deeper understanding of how the service really works to cut down on unnecessary delays. Continue Reading
Early adopters face AWS Lambda cost management challenges

Serverless computing abstracts away infrastructure management responsibilities, but some customers find that this convenience comes with a price that's not easy to estimate or manage. 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

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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
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
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

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