AWS cloud development

Cloud application development is the heart of the AWS cloud. This section is dedicated to developers working with platforms such as AWS Elastic Beanstalk, which allows them to easily deploy and manage Web apps; AWS CloudFormation, which allows you to deploy a collection of AWS resources and AWS OpsWorks for DevOps type environments.

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September 28, 2018 28 Sep'18
AWS month in review: More for hybrid cloud architectures

September was a low-key month for AWS, even though it rolled out more than 70 updates to its platform. AWS advancements in September were a lot of the standard fodder: services expanded to ...
August 03, 2018 03 Aug'18
AWS cloud features offer network, performance improvements

As is often the case, AWS' yearly Summit in New York provided the scene for some additional features and functionality. While AWS cloud features are unveiled regularly, the free-to-attend ...
June 29, 2018 29 Jun'18
VMware-AWS service bubbles into new markets

With the VMware-AWS partnership, some customers were either reluctant or unable to use earlier versions of the service. Now, with the passage of time and corresponding product maturity, customers ...
May 17, 2018 17 May'18
Serverless infrastructure calls for updated IT ops expertise

IT ops participation is necessary for successful serverless infrastructure management, but operations pros will need to sharpen their skills in systems engineering and infrastructure as code.

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Top AWS re:Invent 2018 sessions to pencil in for Vegas

Unsure which re:Invent 2018 sessions to attend? Check out this day-by-day guide for suggestions and options on a range of AWS topics, including migration, security and costs. Continue Reading
Assess VMC on AWS benefits against possible tradeoffs

AWS provides the types of benefits many VMware -- and Amazon -- users want, despite some tradeoffs for those more accustomed to vSphere on premises. Continue Reading
Note these Amazon Lex chatbot integrations, limits

Amazon Lex opens the door for conversational interactions with apps. But, while it's easy to create a chatbot, you must have the right pieces in place to take advantage of Lex. Continue Reading

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Lambda support for OpenFaaS among wish-list items

Lambda got a long-awaited upgrade with SQS support, but AWS has more work to do. Here are a few more integrations that could improve Lambda and expand its uses. Continue Reading
AWS' managed cloud services lighten the load for IT

AWS continues to find ways to move up the stack and ease the burden on IT. Take advantage of these services to improve productivity, and stop worrying about low-level maintenance. Continue Reading
Weave AWS CodePipeline into serverless app deployment

CodePipeline brings a number of benefits to serverless app development and deployment, including the elimination of mundane tasks and deep integration with other AWS tools. Continue Reading

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SQL Server deal portends problems with AWS BYOL approach

A BYOL approach gives enterprises flexibility with their cloud vendors, but be sure to have an exit strategy in case any licensing agreements come to end. Continue Reading
Plan ahead for traffic spikes with AWS CDN

While Amazon CloudFront can make traffic spikes more manageable, IT teams still need to carefully prepare their environment for these increases in user activity. Continue Reading
AWS is still the go-to cloud for SMBs, despite viable alternatives

AWS opened the door for the cloud among SMBs with its initial IaaS offering, while competition from Microsoft and Google continues to play catch-up in the marketplace. 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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