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04 Oct

AWS Auto Scaling: How to Improve Performance and Reduce Cloud Costs

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Introduction Briefly introduce AWS Auto Scaling and its importance in cloud architecture.Highlight the benefits of optimizing performance and cost savings. For a visual walkthrough of the concepts covered in this article, check out my YouTube Video:- Understanding AWS Auto Scaling Explain what AWS Auto Scaling is and how it works. Discuss the components involved, such as Auto Scaling Groups, Launch Configurations, and Policies. Setting Up Auto Scaling Provide a step-by-step guide on how to set up AWS Auto Scaling. Create an Auto Scaling Group. Define Launch Configurations. Set scaling policies (target tracking, step scaling, etc.). Optimizing Performance Discuss best practices…

02 Oct

Issue 64 of AWS Cloud Security Weekly

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(This is just the highlight of Issue 64 of AWS Cloud Security weekly @ https://aws-cloudsec.com/p/issue-64 << Subscribe to receive the full version in your inbox weekly for free!!) What happened in AWS CloudSecurity & CyberSecurity last week September 24- October 01, 2024? Amazon Inspector introduced an upgraded engine for its Lambda standard scanning which offers a more thorough view of vulnerabilities in the third-party dependencies used in Lambda functions and associated layers within the environment. Do note that: with this change, you may observe some findings being closed as the engine re-assesses resources for improved risk evaluation, while also identifying…

30 Sep

Introduction to AWS S3 Remote Backend with Terraform

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Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is revolutionizing how we manage and provision infrastructure, and Terraform has become a standout tool in this landscape. However, a critical aspect of using Terraform effectively is managing the Terraform state file—the single source of truth that records your infrastructure’s current status. In this guide, we’ll explore the importance of the Terraform state file, why local storage can be risky, and how using AWS S3 as a remote backend offers a scalable, secure, and collaborative solution. What is the Terraform State File? The Terraform state file, terraform.tfstate, is an essential JSON file that maintains the mapping…

28 Sep

Mastering AWS Serverless: Build and Deploy Applications

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The evolution of cloud computing has led to a groundbreaking shift in how applications are built, deployed, and scaled. AWS (Amazon Web Services) has been a pioneer in this space with its powerful serverless architecture, empowering developers to focus on writing code without the need to manage servers. In this guide, we’ll explore how to master AWS serverless services and walk you through the steps to efficiently build and deploy serverless applications. For a visual walkthrough of the concepts covered in this article, check out my YouTube Video:- Why Serverless? The Future of Cloud Computing Serverless computing allows you to…

27 Sep

Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)

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Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) is a fully managed messaging service offered by AWS (Amazon Web Services). It enables applications to communicate asynchronously by sending and receiving messages through queues. SQS is particularly useful for decoupling components of a distributed system, thereby improving the scalability and resiliency of the application. Key Features: 1. Standard Queues: Provides at-least-once delivery with no strict ordering guarantees.2. FIFO (First-In-First-Out) Queues: Ensures messages are delivered in the exact order they were sent, eliminating duplicates.3. Automated Management: SQS handles infrastructure, scaling, and redundancy, ensuring high availability.4. Durability and Security: Messages are stored securely with encryption at…

27 Sep

How to invoke a lambda function from your database

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AWS Lambda is a serverless compute service that lets you run code without provisioning or managing servers. It automatically scales your applications in response to incoming requests. Often, you want to trigger an AWS Lambda function when a database row changes. For example, you may want to trigger a function as a side-effect of a database change, or fan out work to multiple services. In this guide, you will learn how to setup Sequin to trigger an AWS Lambda function when a database row changes. Prerequisites You are about to create a simple AWS Lambda function that logs a message…

27 Sep

Provide Shared File Storage For The Company Offices

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The company is geographically dispersed with offices in different locations. These offices need a way to share files and disseminate information. For example, the Finance department needs to confirm cost information for auditing and compliance. This file shares should be easy to access and load without delay. Some content should only be accessed from selected corporate virtual networks. Create and configure a storage account for Azure Files. Create a storage account for the finance department’s shared files Step 1 In the portal, search for and select Storage accounts. Select + Create. For Resource group select Create new. Give your resource…

19 Sep

Detaching an EC2 Instance from Autoscaling – A Practical Example

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Autoscaling is a powerful tool in AWS that automatically adjusts the number of EC2 instances based on current traffic. It's ideal for production environments where resource demands can change dynamically. However, in some cases—such as during development testing—having stable and predictable resources is critical. Example: Stable Testing Environment for a Development TeamImagine a company that needs a testing environment for one of its development teams. The main production environment uses autoscaling to automatically adjust the number of EC2 instances according to traffic. However, the developers need a stable environment for their specific tests, which will not be affected by autoscaling…

11 Sep

Why Use AWS App Runner?

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Why Use AWS App Runner? In today’s fast-paced tech environment, developers and DevOps teams are constantly looking for ways to streamline application deployment and reduce the complexity of managing infrastructure. AWS offers a wide array of services to help achieve this, but with so many options, it can be challenging to decide which one is best for your needs. AWS App Runner is a relatively new service designed to simplify the deployment of containerized and web applications. But what makes it stand out, and why should you consider it over other options like Elastic Beanstalk, AWS Lambda, or ECS? 1.…

11 Sep

Exploring CDK and Policy as Code with CDK-Nag and Python

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Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has become a standard in cloud development, allowing for quick environment setups and compliance through versioning. Tools like Terraform and the Cloud Development Kit (CDK) simplify the process compared to traditional CloudFormation. In a previous blog post, I discussed using a custom solution for pull request reporting with cfn-lint and cfn_nag. While cfn-lint is still valuable for creating your own compliance rules, keeping up with CDK and AWS recommendations can be challenging. Fortunately, cdk-nag can serve as a substitute for cfn-lint. CDK-Nag: Making Infrastructure Decisions Visible Most tools I've used have a common issue: they can…